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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.27, 3,054.27 and 1,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.27, 3,054.27 and 1,218.54 is: 1,681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.27 : 3,054.27 = 1,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.27/3,054.27 = 1,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.27x = 3,054.27 × 1,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.27x = 3,721,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,750.17/2,213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.56

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