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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.66, 3,065.87 and 1,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.66, 3,065.87 and 1,226.92 is: 1,693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.66 : 3,065.87 = 1,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.66/3,065.87 = 1,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.66x = 3,065.87 × 1,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.66x = 3,761,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,561.89/2,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.13

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