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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.83, 3,065.39 and 1,557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.83, 3,065.39 and 1,557.84 is: 2,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.83 : 3,065.39 = 1,557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.83/3,065.39 = 1,557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.83x = 3,065.39 × 1,557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.83x = 4,775,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,379.37/2,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.27

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