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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.17, 3,329.49 and 1,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.17, 3,329.49 and 1,177.93 is: 1,768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.17 : 3,329.49 = 1,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.17/3,329.49 = 1,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.17x = 3,329.49 × 1,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.17x = 3,921,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,906.16/2,218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.08

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