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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.19, 3,327.42 and 919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.19, 3,327.42 and 919.76 is: 1,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.19 : 3,327.42 = 919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.19/3,327.42 = 919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.19x = 3,327.42 × 919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.19x = 3,060,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,427.82/2,218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.70

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