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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.12, 3,066.45 and 1,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.12, 3,066.45 and 1,227.34 is: 1,693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.12 : 3,066.45 = 1,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.12/3,066.45 = 1,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.12x = 3,066.45 × 1,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.12x = 3,763,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,576.74/2,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.69

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