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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.96, 3,329.94 and 1,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.96, 3,329.94 and 1,246.74 is: 1,870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.96 : 3,329.94 = 1,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.96/3,329.94 = 1,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.96x = 3,329.94 × 1,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.96x = 4,151,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,569.40/2,219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.11

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