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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.65, 3,326.91 and 1,294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.65, 3,326.91 and 1,294.48 is: 1,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.65 : 3,326.91 = 1,294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.65/3,326.91 = 1,294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.65x = 3,326.91 × 1,294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.65x = 4,306,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,618.46/2,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.10

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