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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.96, 3,069.06 and 1,229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.96, 3,069.06 and 1,229.41 is: 1,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.96 : 3,069.06 = 1,229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.96/3,069.06 = 1,229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.96x = 3,069.06 × 1,229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.96x = 3,773,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,132.28/2,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.59

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