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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.09, 3,066.50 and 1,227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.09, 3,066.50 and 1,227.41 is: 1,693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.09 : 3,066.50 = 1,227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.09/3,066.50 = 1,227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.09x = 3,066.50 × 1,227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.09x = 3,763,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,831.30/2,222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.83

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