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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.36, 3,061.52 and 1,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.36, 3,061.52 and 1,223.74 is: 1,688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.36 : 3,061.52 = 1,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.36/3,061.52 = 1,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.36x = 3,061.52 × 1,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.36x = 3,746,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,504.48/2,218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.86

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