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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.43, 3,062.81 and 1,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.43, 3,062.81 and 1,224.71 is: 1,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.43 : 3,062.81 = 1,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.43/3,062.81 = 1,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.43x = 3,062.81 × 1,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.43x = 3,751,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,032.60/2,219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.09

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