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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.40, 3,331.20 and 1,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.40, 3,331.20 and 1,246.40 is: 1,871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.40 : 3,331.20 = 1,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.40/3,331.20 = 1,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.40x = 3,331.20 × 1,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.40x = 4,152,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,007.68/2,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.62

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