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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.21, 3,068.10 and 1,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.21, 3,068.10 and 1,228.52 is: 1,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.21 : 3,068.10 = 1,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.21/3,068.10 = 1,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.21x = 3,068.10 × 1,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.21x = 3,769,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,222.21/2,223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.40

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