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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.88, 3,064.82 and 1,226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.88, 3,064.82 and 1,226.17 is: 1,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.88 : 3,064.82 = 1,226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.88/3,064.82 = 1,226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.88x = 3,064.82 × 1,226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.88x = 3,757,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,990.34/2,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.12

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