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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.78, 3,064.83 and 1,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.78, 3,064.83 and 1,226.16 is: 1,692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.78 : 3,064.83 = 1,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.78/3,064.83 = 1,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.78x = 3,064.83 × 1,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.78x = 3,757,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,971.95/2,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.19

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