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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.92, 3,064.90 and 1,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.92, 3,064.90 and 1,226.32 is: 1,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.92 : 3,064.90 = 1,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.92/3,064.90 = 1,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.92x = 3,064.90 × 1,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.92x = 3,758,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,548.17/2,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.34

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