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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.08, 3,328.62 and 1,245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.08, 3,328.62 and 1,245.87 is: 1,868.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.08 : 3,328.62 = 1,245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.08/3,328.62 = 1,245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.08x = 3,328.62 × 1,245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.08x = 4,147,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,027.80/2,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.81

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