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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.34, 3,054.29 and 1,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.34, 3,054.29 and 1,218.59 is: 1,681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.34 : 3,054.29 = 1,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.34/3,054.29 = 1,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.34x = 3,054.29 × 1,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.34x = 3,721,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,928.79/2,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.59

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