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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.45, 3,066.99 and 1,214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.45, 3,066.99 and 1,214.17 is: 1,675.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.45 : 3,066.99 = 1,214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.45/3,066.99 = 1,214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.45x = 3,066.99 × 1,214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.45x = 3,723,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,847.25/2,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.56

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