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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.28, 3,060.92 and 1,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.28, 3,060.92 and 1,223.60 is: 1,688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.28 : 3,060.92 = 1,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.28/3,060.92 = 1,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.28x = 3,060.92 × 1,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.28x = 3,745,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,320.29/2,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.39

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