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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.78, 3,067.47 and 1,228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.78, 3,067.47 and 1,228.15 is: 1,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.78 : 3,067.47 = 1,228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.78/3,067.47 = 1,228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.78x = 3,067.47 × 1,228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.78x = 3,767,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,313.28/2,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.87

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