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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.96, 3,070.64 and 1,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.96, 3,070.64 and 1,293.76 is: 1,785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.96 : 3,070.64 = 1,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.96/3,070.64 = 1,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.96x = 3,070.64 × 1,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.96x = 3,972,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,671.21/2,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.50

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