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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.15, 3,066.53 and 1,227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.15, 3,066.53 and 1,227.42 is: 1,693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.15 : 3,066.53 = 1,227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.15/3,066.53 = 1,227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.15x = 3,066.53 × 1,227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.15x = 3,763,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,914.12/2,222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.82

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