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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.77, 3,053.63 and 1,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.77, 3,053.63 and 1,218.04 is: 1,680.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.77 : 3,053.63 = 1,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.77/3,053.63 = 1,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.77x = 3,053.63 × 1,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.77x = 3,719,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,443.12/2,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.90

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