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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.08, 3,060.84 and 1,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.08, 3,060.84 and 1,223.18 is: 1,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.08 : 3,060.84 = 1,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.08/3,060.84 = 1,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.08x = 3,060.84 × 1,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.08x = 3,743,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,958.27/2,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.93

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