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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.55, 3,062.41 and 1,778.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.55, 3,062.41 and 1,778.29 is: 2,452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.55 : 3,062.41 = 1,778.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.55/3,062.41 = 1,778.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.55x = 3,062.41 × 1,778.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.55x = 5,445,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,445,853.08/2,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.48

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