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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.58, 3,061.62 and 1,210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.58, 3,061.62 and 1,210.34 is: 1,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.58 : 3,061.62 = 1,210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.58/3,061.62 = 1,210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.58x = 3,061.62 × 1,210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.58x = 3,705,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,601.15/2,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.26

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