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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.27, 3,327.83 and 1,048.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.27, 3,327.83 and 1,048.29 is: 1,571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.27 : 3,327.83 = 1,048.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.27/3,327.83 = 1,048.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.27x = 3,327.83 × 1,048.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.27x = 3,488,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,541.74/2,219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.94

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