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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.20, 3,066.60 and 1,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.20, 3,066.60 and 1,227.56 is: 1,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.20 : 3,066.60 = 1,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.20/3,066.60 = 1,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.20x = 3,066.60 × 1,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.20x = 3,764,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,435.50/2,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.01

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