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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.05, 3,064.91 and 1,276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.05, 3,064.91 and 1,276.63 is: 1,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.05 : 3,064.91 = 1,276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.05/3,064.91 = 1,276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.05x = 3,064.91 × 1,276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.05x = 3,912,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,742.01/2,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.66

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