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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.45, 3,054.56 and 1,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.45, 3,054.56 and 1,218.74 is: 1,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.45 : 3,054.56 = 1,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.45/3,054.56 = 1,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.45x = 3,054.56 × 1,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.45x = 3,722,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,693.09/2,213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.85

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