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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.55, 3,060.06 and 1,432.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.55, 3,060.06 and 1,432.85 is: 1,976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.55 : 3,060.06 = 1,432.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.55/3,060.06 = 1,432.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.55x = 3,060.06 × 1,432.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.55x = 4,384,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,606.97/2,218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.34

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