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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.93, 3,062.02 and 1,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.93, 3,062.02 and 1,224.15 is: 1,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.93 : 3,062.02 = 1,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.93/3,062.02 = 1,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.93x = 3,062.02 × 1,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.93x = 3,748,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,371.78/2,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.27

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