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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.94, 3,066.30 and 1,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.94, 3,066.30 and 1,227.22 is: 1,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.94 : 3,066.30 = 1,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.94/3,066.30 = 1,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.94x = 3,066.30 × 1,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.94x = 3,763,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,024.69/2,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.58

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