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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.67, 3,054.89 and 1,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.67, 3,054.89 and 1,218.94 is: 1,682.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.67 : 3,054.89 = 1,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.67/3,054.89 = 1,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.67x = 3,054.89 × 1,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.67x = 3,723,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,727.62/2,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.15

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