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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.74, 3,053.70 and 1,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.74, 3,053.70 and 1,218.06 is: 1,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.74 : 3,053.70 = 1,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.74/3,053.70 = 1,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.74x = 3,053.70 × 1,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.74x = 3,719,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,589.82/2,212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.99

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