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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.60, 3,064.30 and 1,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.60, 3,064.30 and 1,225.82 is: 1,691.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.60 : 3,064.30 = 1,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.60/3,064.30 = 1,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.60x = 3,064.30 × 1,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.60x = 3,756,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,280.23/2,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.56

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