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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.53, 3,328.68 and 902.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.53, 3,328.68 and 902.38 is: 1,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.53 : 3,328.68 = 902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.53/3,328.68 = 902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.53x = 3,328.68 × 902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.53x = 3,003,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,734.26/2,218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.93

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