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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.35, 3,061.26 and 1,334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.35, 3,061.26 and 1,334.00 is: 1,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.35 : 3,061.26 = 1,334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.35/3,061.26 = 1,334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.35x = 3,061.26 × 1,334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.35x = 4,083,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,728.49/2,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.88

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