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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.48, 3,062.89 and 1,224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.48, 3,062.89 and 1,224.75 is: 1,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.48 : 3,062.89 = 1,224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.48/3,062.89 = 1,224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.48x = 3,062.89 × 1,224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.48x = 3,751,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,279.12/2,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.17

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