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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.42, 3,061.46 and 1,334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.42, 3,061.46 and 1,334.05 is: 1,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.42 : 3,061.46 = 1,334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.42/3,061.46 = 1,334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.42x = 3,061.46 × 1,334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.42x = 4,084,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,140.71/2,218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.01

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