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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.23, 3,065.24 and 1,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.23, 3,065.24 and 1,226.48 is: 1,692.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.23 : 3,065.24 = 1,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.23/3,065.24 = 1,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.23x = 3,065.24 × 1,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.23x = 3,759,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,434.10/2,221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.50

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