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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.16, 3,063.79 and 1,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.16, 3,063.79 and 1,225.42 is: 1,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.16 : 3,063.79 = 1,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.16/3,063.79 = 1,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.16x = 3,063.79 × 1,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.16x = 3,754,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,429.54/2,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.06

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