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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.32, 3,064.34 and 1,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.32, 3,064.34 and 1,288.82 is: 1,778.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.32 : 3,064.34 = 1,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.32/3,064.34 = 1,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.32x = 3,064.34 × 1,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.32x = 3,949,360.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,360.91/2,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.74

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