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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.80, 3,064.37 and 1,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.80, 3,064.37 and 1,276.64 is: 1,761.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.80 : 3,064.37 = 1,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.80/3,064.37 = 1,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.80x = 3,064.37 × 1,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.80x = 3,912,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,075.61/2,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.57

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