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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.82, 3,067.47 and 1,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.82, 3,067.47 and 1,228.02 is: 1,694.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.82 : 3,067.47 = 1,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.82/3,067.47 = 1,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.82x = 3,067.47 × 1,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.82x = 3,766,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,914.51/2,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.66

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