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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.63, 3,064.61 and 1,276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.63, 3,064.61 and 1,276.57 is: 1,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.63 : 3,064.61 = 1,276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.63/3,064.61 = 1,276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.63x = 3,064.61 × 1,276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.63x = 3,912,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,189.19/2,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.75

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