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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.07, 3,064.82 and 1,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.07, 3,064.82 and 1,226.25 is: 1,692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.07 : 3,064.82 = 1,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.07/3,064.82 = 1,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.07x = 3,064.82 × 1,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.07x = 3,758,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,229.39/2,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.08

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