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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.59, 3,327.89 and 1,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.59, 3,327.89 and 1,123.27 is: 1,684.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.59 : 3,327.89 = 1,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.59/3,327.89 = 1,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.59x = 3,327.89 × 1,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.59x = 3,738,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,119.00/2,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.91

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