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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.79, 3,064.70 and 1,226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.79, 3,064.70 and 1,226.11 is: 1,692.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.79 : 3,064.70 = 1,226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.79/3,064.70 = 1,226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.79x = 3,064.70 × 1,226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.79x = 3,757,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,659.32/2,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.04

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