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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.70, 3,067.62 and 1,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.70, 3,067.62 and 1,291.20 is: 1,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.70 : 3,067.62 = 1,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.70/3,067.62 = 1,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.70x = 3,067.62 × 1,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.70x = 3,960,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,910.94/2,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.03

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