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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.67, 3,328.31 and 1,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.67, 3,328.31 and 1,757.31 is: 2,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.67 : 3,328.31 = 1,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.67/3,328.31 = 1,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.67x = 3,328.31 × 1,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.67x = 5,848,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848,872.45/2,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.21

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