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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.56, 3,062.46 and 1,433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.56, 3,062.46 and 1,433.47 is: 1,977.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.56 : 3,062.46 = 1,433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.56/3,062.46 = 1,433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.56x = 3,062.46 × 1,433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.56x = 4,389,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,944.54/2,219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.84

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