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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.33, 3,326.43 and 1,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.33, 3,326.43 and 1,047.35 is: 1,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.33 : 3,326.43 = 1,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.33/3,326.43 = 1,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.33x = 3,326.43 × 1,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.33x = 3,483,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,944.78/2,218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.53

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