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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.59, 3,067.26 and 1,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.59, 3,067.26 and 1,227.97 is: 1,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.59 : 3,067.26 = 1,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.59/3,067.26 = 1,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.59x = 3,067.26 × 1,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.59x = 3,766,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,503.26/2,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.65

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