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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.53, 3,061.67 and 1,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.53, 3,061.67 and 1,223.94 is: 1,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.53 : 3,061.67 = 1,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.53/3,061.67 = 1,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.53x = 3,061.67 × 1,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.53x = 3,747,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,294.26/2,218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.09

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