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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.23, 3,065.13 and 1,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.23, 3,065.13 and 1,277.03 is: 1,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.23 : 3,065.13 = 1,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.23/3,065.13 = 1,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.23x = 3,065.13 × 1,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.23x = 3,914,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,247.64/2,221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.20

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