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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.43, 3,064.26 and 1,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.43, 3,064.26 and 1,225.79 is: 1,691.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.43 : 3,064.26 = 1,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.43/3,064.26 = 1,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.43x = 3,064.26 × 1,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.43x = 3,756,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,139.27/2,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.63

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