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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.89, 3,067.64 and 1,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.89, 3,067.64 and 1,228.23 is: 1,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.89 : 3,067.64 = 1,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.89/3,067.64 = 1,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.89x = 3,067.64 × 1,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.89x = 3,767,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,767.10/2,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.99

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