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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.45, 3,068.40 and 1,228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.45, 3,068.40 and 1,228.77 is: 1,695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.45 : 3,068.40 = 1,228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.45/3,068.40 = 1,228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.45x = 3,068.40 × 1,228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.45x = 3,770,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,339.45/2,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.72

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