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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.73, 3,068.72 and 1,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.73, 3,068.72 and 1,229.07 is: 1,696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.73 : 3,068.72 = 1,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.73/3,068.72 = 1,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.73x = 3,068.72 × 1,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.73x = 3,771,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,671.69/2,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.11

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