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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.67, 3,062.88 and 1,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.67, 3,062.88 and 1,275.48 is: 1,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.67 : 3,062.88 = 1,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.67/3,062.88 = 1,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.67x = 3,062.88 × 1,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.67x = 3,906,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,642.18/2,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.01

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