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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.41, 2,848.78 and 1,225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.41, 2,848.78 and 1,225.21 is: 1,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.41 : 2,848.78 = 1,225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.41/2,848.78 = 1,225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.41x = 2,848.78 × 1,225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.41x = 3,490,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,353.74/2,064.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.73

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