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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.72, 3,061.81 and 1,224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.72, 3,061.81 and 1,224.00 is: 1,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.72 : 3,061.81 = 1,224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.72/3,061.81 = 1,224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.72x = 3,061.81 × 1,224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.72x = 3,747,658.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,658.12/2,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.11

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