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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.37, 3,066.75 and 1,227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.37, 3,066.75 and 1,227.65 is: 1,694.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.37 : 3,066.75 = 1,227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.37/3,066.75 = 1,227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.37x = 3,066.75 × 1,227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.37x = 3,764,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,880.30/2,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.08

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