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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.30, 3,065.43 and 1,226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.30, 3,065.43 and 1,226.65 is: 1,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.30 : 3,065.43 = 1,226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.30/3,065.43 = 1,226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.30x = 3,065.43 × 1,226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.30x = 3,760,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,209.71/2,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.80

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