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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,061.68 and 1,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,061.68 and 1,694.88 is: 2,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,061.68 = 1,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,061.68 = 1,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,061.68 × 1,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 5,189,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,180.20/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.72

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