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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.32, 3,054.50 and 1,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.32, 3,054.50 and 1,218.72 is: 1,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.32 : 3,054.50 = 1,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.32/3,054.50 = 1,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.32x = 3,054.50 × 1,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.32x = 3,722,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,580.24/2,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.90

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