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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.20, 3,325.08 and 1,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.20, 3,325.08 and 1,119.24 is: 1,677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.20 : 3,325.08 = 1,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.20/3,325.08 = 1,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.20x = 3,325.08 × 1,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.20x = 3,721,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,562.54/2,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.74

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