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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.16, 3,064.94 and 1,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.16, 3,064.94 and 1,276.76 is: 1,761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.16 : 3,064.94 = 1,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.16/3,064.94 = 1,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.16x = 3,064.94 × 1,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.16x = 3,913,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,198.86/2,221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.79

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