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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.06, 3,818.81 and 2,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.06, 3,818.81 and 2,217.58 is: 3,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.06 : 3,818.81 = 2,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.06/3,818.81 = 2,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.06x = 3,818.81 × 2,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.06x = 8,468,512.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,512.68/2,548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.52

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