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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.46, 3,066.84 and 1,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.46, 3,066.84 and 1,227.74 is: 1,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.46 : 3,066.84 = 1,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.46/3,066.84 = 1,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.46x = 3,066.84 × 1,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.46x = 3,765,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,271.41/2,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.19

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