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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.81, 3,066.04 and 1,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.81, 3,066.04 and 1,227.07 is: 1,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.81 : 3,066.04 = 1,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.81/3,066.04 = 1,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.81x = 3,066.04 × 1,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.81x = 3,762,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,226.92/2,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.32

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