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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.68, 3,064.62 and 1,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.68, 3,064.62 and 1,381.60 is: 1,907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.68 : 3,064.62 = 1,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.68/3,064.62 = 1,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.68x = 3,064.62 × 1,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.68x = 4,234,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,078.99/2,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.52

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