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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.48, 3,060.24 and 1,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.48, 3,060.24 and 1,333.78 is: 1,839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.48 : 3,060.24 = 1,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.48/3,060.24 = 1,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.48x = 3,060.24 × 1,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.48x = 4,081,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,686.91/2,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.86

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