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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.89, 3,066.26 and 1,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.89, 3,066.26 and 1,227.28 is: 1,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.89 : 3,066.26 = 1,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.89/3,066.26 = 1,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.89x = 3,066.26 × 1,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.89x = 3,763,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,145.77/2,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.67

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