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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,067.59 and 1,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,067.59 and 1,228.24 is: 1,694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,067.59 = 1,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,067.59 = 1,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,067.59 × 1,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 3,767,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,736.74/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.95

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