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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.77, 3,060.77 and 1,693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.77, 3,060.77 and 1,693.89 is: 2,336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.77 : 3,060.77 = 1,693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.77/3,060.77 = 1,693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.77x = 3,060.77 × 1,693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.77x = 5,184,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,607.70/2,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.70

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