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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.97, 3,067.70 and 1,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.97, 3,067.70 and 1,228.32 is: 1,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.97 : 3,067.70 = 1,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.97/3,067.70 = 1,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.97x = 3,067.70 × 1,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.97x = 3,768,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,117.26/2,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.08

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