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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.41, 3,065.19 and 1,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.41, 3,065.19 and 1,277.02 is: 1,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.41 : 3,065.19 = 1,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.41/3,065.19 = 1,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.41x = 3,065.19 × 1,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.41x = 3,914,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,308.93/2,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.08

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