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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.63, 3,067.14 and 1,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.63, 3,067.14 and 1,227.84 is: 1,694.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.63 : 3,067.14 = 1,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.63/3,067.14 = 1,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.63x = 3,067.14 × 1,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.63x = 3,765,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,957.18/2,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.37

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