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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.34, 3,062.58 and 1,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.34, 3,062.58 and 1,473.32 is: 2,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.34 : 3,062.58 = 1,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.34/3,062.58 = 1,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.34x = 3,062.58 × 1,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.34x = 4,512,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,160.37/2,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.03

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