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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.95, 3,328.80 and 738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.95, 3,328.80 and 738.26 is: 1,107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.95 : 3,328.80 = 738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.95/3,328.80 = 738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.95x = 3,328.80 × 738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.95x = 2,457,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,503.24/2,218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.51

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