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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.78, 3,329.36 and 1,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.78, 3,329.36 and 1,219.44 is: 1,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.78 : 3,329.36 = 1,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.78/3,329.36 = 1,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.78x = 3,329.36 × 1,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.78x = 4,059,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,954.76/2,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.99

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