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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.80, 3,321.71 and 1,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.80, 3,321.71 and 1,347.24 is: 2,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.80 : 3,321.71 = 1,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.80/3,321.71 = 1,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.80x = 3,321.71 × 1,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.80x = 4,475,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,140.58/2,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.92

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