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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.66, 3,328.71 and 1,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.66, 3,328.71 and 1,064.50 is: 1,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.66 : 3,328.71 = 1,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.66/3,328.71 = 1,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.66x = 3,328.71 × 1,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.66x = 3,543,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,411.80/2,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.10

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