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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.98, 3,062.57 and 2,120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.98, 3,062.57 and 2,120.57 is: 2,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.98 : 3,062.57 = 2,120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.98/3,062.57 = 2,120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.98x = 3,062.57 × 2,120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.98x = 6,494,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,494,394.06/2,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.75

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