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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.16, 3,062.36 and 1,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.16, 3,062.36 and 1,224.32 is: 1,689.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.16 : 3,062.36 = 1,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.16/3,062.36 = 1,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.16x = 3,062.36 × 1,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.16x = 3,749,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,308.60/2,219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.52

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