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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.85, 3,070.47 and 1,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.85, 3,070.47 and 1,280.94 is: 1,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.85 : 3,070.47 = 1,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.85/3,070.47 = 1,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.85x = 3,070.47 × 1,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.85x = 3,933,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,087.84/2,224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.80

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