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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,067.20 and 1,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,067.20 and 1,227.89 is: 1,694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,067.20 = 1,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,067.20 = 1,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,067.20 × 1,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 3,766,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,191.88/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.56

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