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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.65, 3,066.03 and 1,226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.65, 3,066.03 and 1,226.95 is: 1,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.65 : 3,066.03 = 1,226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.65/3,066.03 = 1,226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.65x = 3,066.03 × 1,226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.65x = 3,761,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,854.39/2,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.27

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