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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.46, 3,064.32 and 1,225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.46, 3,064.32 and 1,225.72 is: 1,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.46 : 3,064.32 = 1,225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.46/3,064.32 = 1,225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.46x = 3,064.32 × 1,225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.46x = 3,755,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,998.31/2,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.54

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