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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.57, 3,321.98 and 1,339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.57, 3,321.98 and 1,339.90 is: 2,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.57 : 3,321.98 = 1,339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.57/3,321.98 = 1,339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.57x = 3,321.98 × 1,339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.57x = 4,451,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,106.00/2,218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.30

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