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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.50, 3,062.96 and 1,224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.50, 3,062.96 and 1,224.82 is: 1,690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.50 : 3,062.96 = 1,224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.50/3,062.96 = 1,224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.50x = 3,062.96 × 1,224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.50x = 3,751,574.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,574.67/2,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.28

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