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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.22, 3,061.14 and 1,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.22, 3,061.14 and 1,223.56 is: 1,688.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.22 : 3,061.14 = 1,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.22/3,061.14 = 1,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.22x = 3,061.14 × 1,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.22x = 3,745,482.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,482.34/2,218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.51

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