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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.37, 3,062.56 and 1,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.37, 3,062.56 and 1,224.52 is: 1,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.37 : 3,062.56 = 1,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.37/3,062.56 = 1,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.37x = 3,062.56 × 1,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.37x = 3,750,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,157.55/2,219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.74

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