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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220, 3,063.29 and 1,225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220, 3,063.29 and 1,225.23 is: 1,690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220 : 3,063.29 = 1,225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220/3,063.29 = 1,225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220x = 3,063.29 × 1,225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220x = 3,753,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,228.68/2,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.64

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