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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.72, 3,064.44 and 1,336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.72, 3,064.44 and 1,336.92 is: 1,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.72 : 3,064.44 = 1,336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.72/3,064.44 = 1,336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.72x = 3,064.44 × 1,336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.72x = 4,096,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,911.12/2,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.86

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