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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.72, 3,059.76 and 1,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.72, 3,059.76 and 1,334.08 is: 1,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.72 : 3,059.76 = 1,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.72/3,059.76 = 1,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.72x = 3,059.76 × 1,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.72x = 4,081,964.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,964.62/2,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.78

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