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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.72, 3,322.39 and 2,153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.72, 3,322.39 and 2,153.03 is: 3,224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.72 : 3,322.39 = 2,153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.72/3,322.39 = 2,153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.72x = 3,322.39 × 2,153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.72x = 7,153,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,193.61/2,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.02

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