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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.21, 3,066.72 and 1,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.21, 3,066.72 and 1,227.52 is: 1,694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.21 : 3,066.72 = 1,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.21/3,066.72 = 1,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.21x = 3,066.72 × 1,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.21x = 3,764,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,460.13/2,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.02

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