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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.02, 3,060.84 and 1,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.02, 3,060.84 and 1,223.29 is: 1,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.02 : 3,060.84 = 1,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.02/3,060.84 = 1,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.02x = 3,060.84 × 1,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.02x = 3,744,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,294.96/2,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.12

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