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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.64, 3,328.30 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.64, 3,328.30 and 738.20 is: 1,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.64 : 3,328.30 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.64/3,328.30 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.64x = 3,328.30 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.64x = 2,456,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,951.06/2,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.41

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