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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.77, 3,328.16 and 1,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.77, 3,328.16 and 1,061.01 is: 1,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.77 : 3,328.16 = 1,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.77/3,328.16 = 1,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.77x = 3,328.16 × 1,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.77x = 3,531,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,211.04/2,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.52

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