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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.42, 3,064.14 and 1,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.42, 3,064.14 and 1,225.69 is: 1,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.42 : 3,064.14 = 1,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.42/3,064.14 = 1,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.42x = 3,064.14 × 1,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.42x = 3,755,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,685.76/2,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.43

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