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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.24, 3,060.48 and 1,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.24, 3,060.48 and 1,286.08 is: 1,774.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.24 : 3,060.48 = 1,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.24/3,060.48 = 1,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.24x = 3,060.48 × 1,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.24x = 3,936,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,022.12/2,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.39

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