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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.01, 3,065.02 and 1,226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.01, 3,065.02 and 1,226.29 is: 1,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.01 : 3,065.02 = 1,226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.01/3,065.02 = 1,226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.01x = 3,065.02 × 1,226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.01x = 3,758,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,611.04/2,221.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.29

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