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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.63, 3,063.23 and 1,275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.63, 3,063.23 and 1,275.57 is: 1,760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.63 : 3,063.23 = 1,275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.63/3,063.23 = 1,275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.63x = 3,063.23 × 1,275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.63x = 3,907,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907,357.91/2,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.37

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