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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.20, 3,327.70 and 919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.20, 3,327.70 and 919.76 is: 1,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.20 : 3,327.70 = 919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.20/3,327.70 = 919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.20x = 3,327.70 × 919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.20x = 3,060,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,685.35/2,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.81

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