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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.54, 3,063.33 and 1,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.54, 3,063.33 and 1,288.50 is: 1,777.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.54 : 3,063.33 = 1,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.54/3,063.33 = 1,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.54x = 3,063.33 × 1,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.54x = 3,947,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,100.71/2,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.54

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