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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.96, 3,067.69 and 1,278.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.96, 3,067.69 and 1,278.81 is: 1,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.96 : 3,067.69 = 1,278.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.96/3,067.69 = 1,278.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.96x = 3,067.69 × 1,278.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.96x = 3,922,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,992.65/2,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.76

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