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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.71, 3,064.51 and 1,226.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.71, 3,064.51 and 1,226.00 is: 1,691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.71 : 3,064.51 = 1,226.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.71/3,064.51 = 1,226.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.71x = 3,064.51 × 1,226.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.71x = 3,757,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,093.86/2,220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.85

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