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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.53, 3,064.27 and 1,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.53, 3,064.27 and 1,225.80 is: 1,691.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.53 : 3,064.27 = 1,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.53/3,064.27 = 1,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.53x = 3,064.27 × 1,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.53x = 3,756,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,182.17/2,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.57

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