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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.26, 3,061.59 and 1,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.26, 3,061.59 and 1,287.22 is: 1,775.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.26 : 3,061.59 = 1,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.26/3,061.59 = 1,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.26x = 3,061.59 × 1,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.26x = 3,940,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,939.88/2,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.79

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