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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.68, 3,329.37 and 2,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.68, 3,329.37 and 2,200.32 is: 3,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.68 : 3,329.37 = 2,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.68/3,329.37 = 2,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.68x = 3,329.37 × 2,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.68x = 7,325,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,679.40/2,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.82

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