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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,061.26 and 1,472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,061.26 and 1,472.94 is: 2,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,061.26 = 1,472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,061.26 = 1,472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,061.26 × 1,472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 4,509,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,052.30/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.32

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