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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.11, 3,061.01 and 1,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.11, 3,061.01 and 1,223.43 is: 1,688.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.11 : 3,061.01 = 1,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.11/3,061.01 = 1,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.11x = 3,061.01 × 1,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.11x = 3,744,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,931.46/2,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.34

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