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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.12, 3,065.07 and 1,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.12, 3,065.07 and 1,226.34 is: 1,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.12 : 3,065.07 = 1,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.12/3,065.07 = 1,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.12x = 3,065.07 × 1,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.12x = 3,758,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,822.54/2,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.31

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