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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.60, 3,314.93 and 2,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.60, 3,314.93 and 2,218.60 is: 3,314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.60 : 3,314.93 = 2,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.60/3,314.93 = 2,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.60x = 3,314.93 × 2,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.60x = 7,354,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,503.70/2,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.93

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