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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.77, 3,067.46 and 1,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.77, 3,067.46 and 1,291.27 is: 1,781.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.77 : 3,067.46 = 1,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.77/3,067.46 = 1,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.77x = 3,067.46 × 1,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.77x = 3,960,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,912.62/2,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.97

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