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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.78, 3,314.12 and 1,854.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.78, 3,314.12 and 1,854.01 is: 2,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.78 : 3,314.12 = 1,854.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.78/3,314.12 = 1,854.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.78x = 3,314.12 × 1,854.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.78x = 6,144,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,411.62/2,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.27

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