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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.78, 3,328.87 and 1,048.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.78, 3,328.87 and 1,048.73 is: 1,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.78 : 3,328.87 = 1,048.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.78/3,328.87 = 1,048.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.78x = 3,328.87 × 1,048.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.78x = 3,491,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,091.54/2,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.43

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