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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.76, 3,058.04 and 1,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.76, 3,058.04 and 1,687.40 is: 2,325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.76 : 3,058.04 = 1,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.76/3,058.04 = 1,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.76x = 3,058.04 × 1,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.76x = 5,160,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,112.97/2,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.68

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