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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.14, 3,060.45 and 1,627.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.14, 3,060.45 and 1,627.65 is: 2,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.14 : 3,060.45 = 1,627.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.14/3,060.45 = 1,627.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.14x = 3,060.45 × 1,627.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.14x = 4,981,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,341.44/2,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.73

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