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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.82, 3,330.29 and 1,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.82, 3,330.29 and 1,123.94 is: 1,686.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.82 : 3,330.29 = 1,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.82/3,330.29 = 1,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.82x = 3,330.29 × 1,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.82x = 3,743,057.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,057.28/2,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.96

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