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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.91, 3,064.97 and 1,226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.91, 3,064.97 and 1,226.18 is: 1,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.91 : 3,064.97 = 1,226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.91/3,064.97 = 1,226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.91x = 3,064.97 × 1,226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.91x = 3,758,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,215.64/2,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.20

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