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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.27, 3,327.42 and 1,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.27, 3,327.42 and 1,300.24 is: 1,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.27 : 3,327.42 = 1,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.27/3,327.42 = 1,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.27x = 3,327.42 × 1,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.27x = 4,326,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,444.58/2,218.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.37

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