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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.59, 3,055.32 and 2,077.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.59, 3,055.32 and 2,077.65 is: 2,861.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.59 : 3,055.32 = 2,077.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.59/3,055.32 = 2,077.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.59x = 3,055.32 × 2,077.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.59x = 6,347,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347,885.60/2,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.23

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