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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.45, 3,062.95 and 1,224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.45, 3,062.95 and 1,224.83 is: 1,690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.45 : 3,062.95 = 1,224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.45/3,062.95 = 1,224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.45x = 3,062.95 × 1,224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.45x = 3,751,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,597.64/2,219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.33

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