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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.50, 3,062.43 and 1,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.50, 3,062.43 and 1,939.14 is: 2,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.50 : 3,062.43 = 1,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.50/3,062.43 = 1,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.50x = 3,062.43 × 1,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.50x = 5,938,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,480.51/2,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.80

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