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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,067.65 and 1,228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,067.65 and 1,228.17 is: 1,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,067.65 = 1,228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,067.65 = 1,228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,067.65 × 1,228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 3,767,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,595.70/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.89

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