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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.33, 3,327.93 and 1,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.33, 3,327.93 and 1,048.35 is: 1,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.33 : 3,327.93 = 1,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.33/3,327.93 = 1,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.33x = 3,327.93 × 1,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.33x = 3,488,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,835.42/2,219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.02

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