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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.71, 3,067.45 and 1,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.71, 3,067.45 and 1,278.52 is: 1,764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.71 : 3,067.45 = 1,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.71/3,067.45 = 1,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.71x = 3,067.45 × 1,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.71x = 3,921,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,785.31/2,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.42

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