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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.60, 3,062.76 and 1,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.60, 3,062.76 and 1,224.92 is: 1,690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.60 : 3,062.76 = 1,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.60/3,062.76 = 1,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.60x = 3,062.76 × 1,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.60x = 3,751,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,635.98/2,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.23

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