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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.52, 3,326.52 and 919.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.52, 3,326.52 and 919.28 is: 1,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.52 : 3,326.52 = 919.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.52/3,326.52 = 919.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.52x = 3,326.52 × 919.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.52x = 3,058,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,003.31/2,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.40

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