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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.33, 3,062.62 and 1,224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.33, 3,062.62 and 1,224.61 is: 1,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.33 : 3,062.62 = 1,224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.33/3,062.62 = 1,224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.33x = 3,062.62 × 1,224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.33x = 3,750,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,515.08/2,219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.93

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