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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.51, 3,066.73 and 1,227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.51, 3,066.73 and 1,227.83 is: 1,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.51 : 3,066.73 = 1,227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.51/3,066.73 = 1,227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.51x = 3,066.73 × 1,227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.51x = 3,765,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,404.69/2,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.22

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