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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.73, 3,063.37 and 1,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.73, 3,063.37 and 1,225.01 is: 1,690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.73 : 3,063.37 = 1,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.73/3,063.37 = 1,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.73x = 3,063.37 × 1,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.73x = 3,752,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,658.88/2,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.59

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