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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.84, 3,067.72 and 1,228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.84, 3,067.72 and 1,228.31 is: 1,695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.84 : 3,067.72 = 1,228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.84/3,067.72 = 1,228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.84x = 3,067.72 × 1,228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.84x = 3,768,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,128.41/2,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.18

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