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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.45, 3,065.52 and 1,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.45, 3,065.52 and 1,974.39 is: 2,725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.45 : 3,065.52 = 1,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.45/3,065.52 = 1,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.45x = 3,065.52 × 1,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.45x = 6,052,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,532.03/2,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.81

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