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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.98, 3,064.80 and 1,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.98, 3,064.80 and 1,336 is: 1,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.98 : 3,064.80 = 1,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.98/3,064.80 = 1,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.98x = 3,064.80 × 1,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.98x = 4,094,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,572.80/2,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.42

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