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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.42, 3,064.17 and 1,276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.42, 3,064.17 and 1,276.27 is: 1,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.42 : 3,064.17 = 1,276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.42/3,064.17 = 1,276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.42x = 3,064.17 × 1,276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.42x = 3,910,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,708.25/2,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.25

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