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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.64, 3,067.07 and 1,278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.64, 3,067.07 and 1,278.38 is: 1,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.64 : 3,067.07 = 1,278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.64/3,067.07 = 1,278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.64x = 3,067.07 × 1,278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.64x = 3,920,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,882.22/2,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.07

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