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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.25, 3,061.52 and 1,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.25, 3,061.52 and 1,334.27 is: 1,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.25 : 3,061.52 = 1,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.25/3,061.52 = 1,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.25x = 3,061.52 × 1,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.25x = 4,084,872.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,872.31/2,218.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.49

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