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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.21, 3,062.58 and 1,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.21, 3,062.58 and 1,224.52 is: 1,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.21 : 3,062.58 = 1,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.21/3,062.58 = 1,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.21x = 3,062.58 × 1,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.21x = 3,750,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,182.81/2,219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.88

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