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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.92, 3,061.16 and 1,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.92, 3,061.16 and 1,334.20 is: 1,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.92 : 3,061.16 = 1,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.92/3,061.16 = 1,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.92x = 3,061.16 × 1,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.92x = 4,084,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,199.67/2,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.63

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