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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.82, 3,068.85 and 1,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.82, 3,068.85 and 1,229.02 is: 1,696.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.82 : 3,068.85 = 1,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.82/3,068.85 = 1,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.82x = 3,068.85 × 1,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.82x = 3,771,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,678.03/2,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.04

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