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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.79, 3,066.96 and 1,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.79, 3,066.96 and 1,290.75 is: 1,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.79 : 3,066.96 = 1,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.79/3,066.96 = 1,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.79x = 3,066.96 × 1,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.79x = 3,958,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,678.62/2,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.95

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