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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.14, 3,061.04 and 1,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.14, 3,061.04 and 1,223.44 is: 1,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.14 : 3,061.04 = 1,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.14/3,061.04 = 1,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.14x = 3,061.04 × 1,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.14x = 3,744,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,998.78/2,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.35

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