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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.50, 3,065.67 and 1,290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.50, 3,065.67 and 1,290.54 is: 1,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.50 : 3,065.67 = 1,290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.50/3,065.67 = 1,290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.50x = 3,065.67 × 1,290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.50x = 3,956,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,369.76/2,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.95

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