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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.80, 3,067.44 and 1,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.80, 3,067.44 and 1,278.60 is: 1,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.80 : 3,067.44 = 1,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.80/3,067.44 = 1,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.80x = 3,067.44 × 1,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.80x = 3,922,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,028.78/2,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.45

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