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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.78, 3,066.12 and 1,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.78, 3,066.12 and 1,227.10 is: 1,693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.78 : 3,066.12 = 1,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.78/3,066.12 = 1,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.78x = 3,066.12 × 1,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.78x = 3,762,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,435.85/2,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.43

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