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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.44, 3,068.21 and 1,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.44, 3,068.21 and 1,228.70 is: 1,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.44 : 3,068.21 = 1,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.44/3,068.21 = 1,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.44x = 3,068.21 × 1,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.44x = 3,769,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,909.63/2,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.53

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