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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.95, 3,066.03 and 1,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.95, 3,066.03 and 1,227.18 is: 1,693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.95 : 3,066.03 = 1,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.95/3,066.03 = 1,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.95x = 3,066.03 × 1,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.95x = 3,762,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,570.70/2,221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.36

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