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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.92, 3,065.26 and 1,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.92, 3,065.26 and 1,324.71 is: 1,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.92 : 3,065.26 = 1,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.92/3,065.26 = 1,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.92x = 3,065.26 × 1,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.92x = 4,060,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,577.26/2,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.34

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