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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.40, 3,065.56 and 1,226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.40, 3,065.56 and 1,226.66 is: 1,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.40 : 3,065.56 = 1,226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.40/3,065.56 = 1,226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.40x = 3,065.56 × 1,226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.40x = 3,760,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,393.70/2,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.80

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