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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.44, 3,328.60 and 1,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.44, 3,328.60 and 1,245.36 is: 1,868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.44 : 3,328.60 = 1,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.44/3,328.60 = 1,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.44x = 3,328.60 × 1,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.44x = 4,145,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,305.30/2,218.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.57

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