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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.34, 3,064.38 and 1,288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.34, 3,064.38 and 1,288.84 is: 1,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.34 : 3,064.38 = 1,288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.34/3,064.38 = 1,288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.34x = 3,064.38 × 1,288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.34x = 3,949,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,495.52/2,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.78

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