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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.49, 3,066.82 and 1,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.49, 3,066.82 and 1,227.54 is: 1,693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.49 : 3,066.82 = 1,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.49/3,066.82 = 1,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.49x = 3,066.82 × 1,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.49x = 3,764,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,641.15/2,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.88

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