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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.88, 3,067.56 and 1,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.88, 3,067.56 and 1,228.20 is: 1,694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.88 : 3,067.56 = 1,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.88/3,067.56 = 1,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.88x = 3,067.56 × 1,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.88x = 3,767,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,577.19/2,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.91

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