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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.58, 3,329.37 and 1,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.58, 3,329.37 and 1,049.20 is: 1,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.58 : 3,329.37 = 1,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.58/3,329.37 = 1,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.58x = 3,329.37 × 1,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.58x = 3,493,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,175.00/2,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.80

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