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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.57, 3,065.46 and 1,722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.57, 3,065.46 and 1,722.06 is: 2,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.57 : 3,065.46 = 1,722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.57/3,065.46 = 1,722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.57x = 3,065.46 × 1,722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.57x = 5,278,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,906.05/2,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.28

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