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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.96, 3,065.16 and 1,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.96, 3,065.16 and 1,337.28 is: 1,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.96 : 3,065.16 = 1,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.96/3,065.16 = 1,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.96x = 3,065.16 × 1,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.96x = 4,098,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,977.16/2,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.59

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