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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.87, 3,061.95 and 1,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.87, 3,061.95 and 1,210.54 is: 1,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.87 : 3,061.95 = 1,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.87/3,061.95 = 1,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.87x = 3,061.95 × 1,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.87x = 3,706,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,612.95/2,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.50

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