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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.81, 3,330.26 and 1,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.81, 3,330.26 and 1,123.94 is: 1,686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.81 : 3,330.26 = 1,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.81/3,330.26 = 1,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.81x = 3,330.26 × 1,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.81x = 3,743,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,012.42/2,218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.95

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