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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.73, 3,328.97 and 1,396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.73, 3,328.97 and 1,396.85 is: 2,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.73 : 3,328.97 = 1,396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.73/3,328.97 = 1,396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.73x = 3,328.97 × 1,396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.73x = 4,650,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,048.12/2,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.82

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