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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.43, 3,067.13 and 1,227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.43, 3,067.13 and 1,227.85 is: 1,694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.43 : 3,067.13 = 1,227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.43/3,067.13 = 1,227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.43x = 3,067.13 × 1,227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.43x = 3,765,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,975.57/2,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.53

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