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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.03, 3,063.72 and 1,275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.03, 3,063.72 and 1,275.69 is: 1,760.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.03 : 3,063.72 = 1,275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.03/3,063.72 = 1,275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.03x = 3,063.72 × 1,275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.03x = 3,908,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,356.97/2,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.50

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