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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.92, 3,328.92 and 758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.92, 3,328.92 and 758.16 is: 1,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.92 : 3,328.92 = 758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.92/3,328.92 = 758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.92x = 3,328.92 × 758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.92x = 2,523,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,853.99/2,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.42

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