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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.33, 3,330.52 and 2,199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.33, 3,330.52 and 2,199.63 is: 3,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.33 : 3,330.52 = 2,199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.33/3,330.52 = 2,199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.33x = 3,330.52 × 2,199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.33x = 7,325,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,911.71/2,418.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.33

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