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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.55, 3,054.73 and 1,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.55, 3,054.73 and 1,218.82 is: 1,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.55 : 3,054.73 = 1,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.55/3,054.73 = 1,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.55x = 3,054.73 × 1,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.55x = 3,723,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,166.02/2,213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.99

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