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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.93, 3,061.76 and 1,322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.93, 3,061.76 and 1,322.39 is: 1,824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.93 : 3,061.76 = 1,322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.93/3,061.76 = 1,322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.93x = 3,061.76 × 1,322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.93x = 4,048,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,841.85/2,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.68

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