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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.79, 3,067.46 and 1,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.79, 3,067.46 and 1,228.07 is: 1,694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.79 : 3,067.46 = 1,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.79/3,067.46 = 1,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.79x = 3,067.46 × 1,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.79x = 3,767,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,055.60/2,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.74

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