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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.12, 3,067.79 and 1,228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.12, 3,067.79 and 1,228.37 is: 1,695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.12 : 3,067.79 = 1,228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.12/3,067.79 = 1,228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.12x = 3,067.79 × 1,228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.12x = 3,768,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,383.89/2,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.09

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