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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.85, 3,064.60 and 1,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.85, 3,064.60 and 1,226.13 is: 1,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.85 : 3,064.60 = 1,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.85/3,064.60 = 1,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.85x = 3,064.60 × 1,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.85x = 3,757,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,598.00/2,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.96

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