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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.82, 3,066.04 and 1,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.82, 3,066.04 and 1,974.80 is: 2,726.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.82 : 3,066.04 = 1,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.82/3,066.04 = 1,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.82x = 3,066.04 × 1,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.82x = 6,054,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,815.79/2,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.39

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