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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.20, 3,060.96 and 1,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.20, 3,060.96 and 1,274.28 is: 1,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.20 : 3,060.96 = 1,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.20/3,060.96 = 1,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.20x = 3,060.96 × 1,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.20x = 3,900,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,520.11/2,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.42

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