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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.44, 3,065.76 and 1,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.44, 3,065.76 and 1,290.08 is: 1,780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.44 : 3,065.76 = 1,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.44/3,065.76 = 1,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.44x = 3,065.76 × 1,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.44x = 3,955,075.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,075.66/2,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.41

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