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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.52, 3,327.96 and 1,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.52, 3,327.96 and 1,245.08 is: 1,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.52 : 3,327.96 = 1,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.52/3,327.96 = 1,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.52x = 3,327.96 × 1,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.52x = 4,143,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,576.44/2,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.72

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