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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.24, 3,060.99 and 1,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.24, 3,060.99 and 1,223.45 is: 1,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.24 : 3,060.99 = 1,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.24/3,060.99 = 1,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.24x = 3,060.99 × 1,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.24x = 3,744,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,968.22/2,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.26

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