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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.56, 3,057.12 and 1,828.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.56, 3,057.12 and 1,828.32 is: 2,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.56 : 3,057.12 = 1,828.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.56/3,057.12 = 1,828.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.56x = 3,057.12 × 1,828.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.56x = 5,589,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,589,393.64/2,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.38

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