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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.18, 3,061.08 and 1,223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.18, 3,061.08 and 1,223.41 is: 1,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.18 : 3,061.08 = 1,223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.18/3,061.08 = 1,223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.18x = 3,061.08 × 1,223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.18x = 3,744,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,955.88/2,218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.30

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