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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.51, 3,065.34 and 1,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.51, 3,065.34 and 1,277.36 is: 1,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.51 : 3,065.34 = 1,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.51/3,065.34 = 1,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.51x = 3,065.34 × 1,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.51x = 3,915,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,542.70/2,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.56

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