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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.46, 3,062.53 and 1,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.46, 3,062.53 and 1,275.30 is: 1,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.46 : 3,062.53 = 1,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.46/3,062.53 = 1,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.46x = 3,062.53 × 1,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.46x = 3,905,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,905,658.30/2,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.73

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