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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218, 3,059.89 and 1,461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218, 3,059.89 and 1,461.55 is: 2,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218 : 3,059.89 = 1,461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218/3,059.89 = 1,461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218x = 3,059.89 × 1,461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218x = 4,472,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,182.23/2,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.31

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