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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.23, 2,267.31 and 1,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.23, 2,267.31 and 1,222.11 is: 1,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.23 : 2,267.31 = 1,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.23/2,267.31 = 1,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.23x = 2,267.31 × 1,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.23x = 2,770,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,902.22/1,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.28

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