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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.80, 3,067.62 and 1,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.80, 3,067.62 and 1,278.90 is: 1,764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.80 : 3,067.62 = 1,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.80/3,067.62 = 1,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.80x = 3,067.62 × 1,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.80x = 3,923,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,179.22/2,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.97

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