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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.85, 3,067.71 and 1,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.85, 3,067.71 and 1,278.94 is: 1,765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.85 : 3,067.71 = 1,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.85/3,067.71 = 1,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.85x = 3,067.71 × 1,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.85x = 3,923,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,417.03/2,222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.04

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