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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.92, 3,064.68 and 1,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.92, 3,064.68 and 1,276.40 is: 1,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.92 : 3,064.68 = 1,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.92/3,064.68 = 1,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.92x = 3,064.68 × 1,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.92x = 3,911,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,757.55/2,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.32

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