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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.59, 3,067.02 and 1,227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.59, 3,067.02 and 1,227.86 is: 1,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.59 : 3,067.02 = 1,227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.59/3,067.02 = 1,227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.59x = 3,067.02 × 1,227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.59x = 3,765,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,871.18/2,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.36

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