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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.46, 3,064.65 and 1,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.46, 3,064.65 and 1,277.03 is: 1,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.46 : 3,064.65 = 1,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.46/3,064.65 = 1,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.46x = 3,064.65 × 1,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.46x = 3,913,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,649.99/2,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.75

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