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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.33, 3,061.30 and 1,334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.33, 3,061.30 and 1,334.15 is: 1,841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.33 : 3,061.30 = 1,334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.33/3,061.30 = 1,334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.33x = 3,061.30 × 1,334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.33x = 4,084,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,233.40/2,218.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.13

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