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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.23, 3,062.77 and 1,801.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.23, 3,062.77 and 1,801.05 is: 2,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.23 : 3,062.77 = 1,801.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.23/3,062.77 = 1,801.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.23x = 3,062.77 × 1,801.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.23x = 5,516,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,201.91/2,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.52

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