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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.79, 3,331.22 and 1,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.79, 3,331.22 and 1,394.61 is: 2,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.79 : 3,331.22 = 1,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.79/3,331.22 = 1,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.79x = 3,331.22 × 1,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.79x = 4,645,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,745.75/2,218.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.82

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