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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.59, 3,063.02 and 1,473.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.59, 3,063.02 and 1,473.19 is: 2,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.59 : 3,063.02 = 1,473.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.59/3,063.02 = 1,473.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.59x = 3,063.02 × 1,473.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.59x = 4,512,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,395.41/2,218.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.90

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