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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.46, 3,327.68 and 1,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.46, 3,327.68 and 1,245.24 is: 1,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.46 : 3,327.68 = 1,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.46/3,327.68 = 1,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.46x = 3,327.68 × 1,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.46x = 4,143,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,763.36/2,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.86

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