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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.44, 3,061.86 and 1,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.44, 3,061.86 and 1,379.52 is: 1,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.44 : 3,061.86 = 1,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.44/3,061.86 = 1,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.44x = 3,061.86 × 1,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.44x = 4,223,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,897.11/2,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.99

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