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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.20, 3,063.88 and 1,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.20, 3,063.88 and 1,225.48 is: 1,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.20 : 3,063.88 = 1,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.20/3,063.88 = 1,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.20x = 3,063.88 × 1,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.20x = 3,754,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,723.66/2,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.16

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