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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.52, 3,054.48 and 1,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.52, 3,054.48 and 1,218.78 is: 1,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.52 : 3,054.48 = 1,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.52/3,054.48 = 1,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.52x = 3,054.48 × 1,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.52x = 3,722,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,739.13/2,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.82

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