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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.57, 3,068.26 and 1,228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.57, 3,068.26 and 1,228.85 is: 1,695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.57 : 3,068.26 = 1,228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.57/3,068.26 = 1,228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.57x = 3,068.26 × 1,228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.57x = 3,770,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,448.56/2,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.67

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