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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.69, 3,067.31 and 1,278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.69, 3,067.31 and 1,278.67 is: 1,764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.69 : 3,067.31 = 1,278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.69/3,067.31 = 1,278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.69x = 3,067.31 × 1,278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.69x = 3,922,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,077.28/2,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.56

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