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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.75, 3,064.57 and 1,225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.75, 3,064.57 and 1,225.95 is: 1,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.75 : 3,064.57 = 1,225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.75/3,064.57 = 1,225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.75x = 3,064.57 × 1,225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.75x = 3,757,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,003.46/2,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.78

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