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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.12, 3,063.94 and 1,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.12, 3,063.94 and 1,225.50 is: 1,691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.12 : 3,063.94 = 1,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.12/3,063.94 = 1,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.12x = 3,063.94 × 1,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.12x = 3,754,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,858.47/2,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.29

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