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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.33, 3,069.59 and 1,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.33, 3,069.59 and 1,280.18 is: 1,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.33 : 3,069.59 = 1,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.33/3,069.59 = 1,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.33x = 3,069.59 × 1,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.33x = 3,929,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,629.00/2,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.66

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