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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.96, 3,064.91 and 1,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.96, 3,064.91 and 1,226.26 is: 1,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.96 : 3,064.91 = 1,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.96/3,064.91 = 1,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.96x = 3,064.91 × 1,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.96x = 3,758,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,362.74/2,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.22

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