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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.80, 3,327.72 and 1,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.80, 3,327.72 and 1,063.92 is: 1,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.80 : 3,327.72 = 1,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.80/3,327.72 = 1,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.80x = 3,327.72 × 1,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.80x = 3,540,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,427.86/2,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.65

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