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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.07, 3,060.90 and 1,273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.07, 3,060.90 and 1,273.86 is: 1,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.07 : 3,060.90 = 1,273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.07/3,060.90 = 1,273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.07x = 3,060.90 × 1,273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.07x = 3,899,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,158.07/2,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.91

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