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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.62, 3,330.36 and 1,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.62, 3,330.36 and 1,888.44 is: 2,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.62 : 3,330.36 = 1,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.62/3,330.36 = 1,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.62x = 3,330.36 × 1,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.62x = 6,289,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,185.04/2,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.73

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