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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.12, 3,069.27 and 1,279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.12, 3,069.27 and 1,279.93 is: 1,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.12 : 3,069.27 = 1,279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.12/3,069.27 = 1,279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.12x = 3,069.27 × 1,279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.12x = 3,928,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,443.08/2,224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.29

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