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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.14, 3,054.07 and 1,218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.14, 3,054.07 and 1,218.50 is: 1,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.14 : 3,054.07 = 1,218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.14/3,054.07 = 1,218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.14x = 3,054.07 × 1,218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.14x = 3,721,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,384.30/2,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.50

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