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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.49, 3,606.18 and 2,218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.49, 3,606.18 and 2,218.79 is: 3,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.49 : 3,606.18 = 2,218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.49/3,606.18 = 2,218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.49x = 3,606.18 × 2,218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.49x = 8,001,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,350.58/2,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.38

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