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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.75, 3,065.93 and 1,227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.75, 3,065.93 and 1,227.00 is: 1,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.75 : 3,065.93 = 1,227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.75/3,065.93 = 1,227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.75x = 3,065.93 × 1,227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.75x = 3,761,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,908.66/2,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.22

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