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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.77, 3,064.29 and 1,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.77, 3,064.29 and 1,276.35 is: 1,761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.77 : 3,064.29 = 1,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.77/3,064.29 = 1,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.77x = 3,064.29 × 1,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.77x = 3,911,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,106.54/2,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.15

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