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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.40, 3,321.20 and 1,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.40, 3,321.20 and 1,354.40 is: 2,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.40 : 3,321.20 = 1,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.40/3,321.20 = 1,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.40x = 3,321.20 × 1,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.40x = 4,498,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,233.28/2,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.69

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