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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.87, 3,067.62 and 1,228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.87, 3,067.62 and 1,228.15 is: 1,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.87 : 3,067.62 = 1,228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.87/3,067.62 = 1,228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.87x = 3,067.62 × 1,228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.87x = 3,767,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,497.50/2,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.88

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