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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.29, 3,061.77 and 1,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.29, 3,061.77 and 1,333.92 is: 1,841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.29 : 3,061.77 = 1,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.29/3,061.77 = 1,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.29x = 3,061.77 × 1,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.29x = 4,084,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,166.98/2,218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.13

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