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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.86, 3,066.24 and 1,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.86, 3,066.24 and 1,227.11 is: 1,693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.86 : 3,066.24 = 1,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.86/3,066.24 = 1,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.86x = 3,066.24 × 1,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.86x = 3,762,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,622.87/2,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.46

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