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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.45, 3,066.91 and 1,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.45, 3,066.91 and 1,227.66 is: 1,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.45 : 3,066.91 = 1,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.45/3,066.91 = 1,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.45x = 3,066.91 × 1,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.45x = 3,765,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,122.73/2,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.13

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