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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.59, 3,062.98 and 1,224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.59, 3,062.98 and 1,224.85 is: 1,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.59 : 3,062.98 = 1,224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.59/3,062.98 = 1,224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.59x = 3,062.98 × 1,224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.59x = 3,751,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,691.05/2,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.26

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