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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.23, 3,061.08 and 1,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.23, 3,061.08 and 1,273.99 is: 1,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.23 : 3,061.08 = 1,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.23/3,061.08 = 1,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.23x = 3,061.08 × 1,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.23x = 3,899,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,785.31/2,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.06

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