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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.19, 3,066.57 and 1,227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.19, 3,066.57 and 1,227.39 is: 1,693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.19 : 3,066.57 = 1,227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.19/3,066.57 = 1,227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.19x = 3,066.57 × 1,227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.19x = 3,763,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,877.35/2,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.77

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