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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.35, 3,065.29 and 1,226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.35, 3,065.29 and 1,226.62 is: 1,692.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.35 : 3,065.29 = 1,226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.35/3,065.29 = 1,226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.35x = 3,065.29 × 1,226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.35x = 3,759,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,946.78/2,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.64

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