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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.37, 3,324.83 and 1,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.37, 3,324.83 and 1,123.06 is: 1,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.37 : 3,324.83 = 1,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.37/3,324.83 = 1,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.37x = 3,324.83 × 1,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.37x = 3,733,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,961.34/2,218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.20

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