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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.11, 3,063.58 and 1,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.11, 3,063.58 and 1,275.90 is: 1,760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.11 : 3,063.58 = 1,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.11/3,063.58 = 1,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.11x = 3,063.58 × 1,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.11x = 3,908,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,908,815.18/2,220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.64

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