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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.39, 3,066.91 and 1,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.39, 3,066.91 and 1,227.69 is: 1,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.39 : 3,066.91 = 1,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.39/3,066.91 = 1,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.39x = 3,066.91 × 1,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.39x = 3,765,211.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,211.67/2,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.22

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