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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.40, 3,062.78 and 1,224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.40, 3,062.78 and 1,224.75 is: 1,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.40 : 3,062.78 = 1,224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.40/3,062.78 = 1,224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.40x = 3,062.78 × 1,224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.40x = 3,751,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,139.81/2,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.16

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