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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.98, 3,062.15 and 1,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.98, 3,062.15 and 1,210.70 is: 1,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.98 : 3,062.15 = 1,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.98/3,062.15 = 1,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.98x = 3,062.15 × 1,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.98x = 3,707,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,323.64/2,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.73

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