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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.30, 3,069.70 and 1,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.30, 3,069.70 and 1,704.72 is: 2,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.30 : 3,069.70 = 1,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.30/3,069.70 = 1,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.30x = 3,069.70 × 1,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.30x = 5,232,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,978.98/2,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.76

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