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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.45, 3,061.38 and 1,334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.45, 3,061.38 and 1,334.35 is: 1,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.45 : 3,061.38 = 1,334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.45/3,061.38 = 1,334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.45x = 3,061.38 × 1,334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.45x = 4,084,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,952.40/2,218.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.35

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