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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.02, 3,068.98 and 1,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.02, 3,068.98 and 1,229.20 is: 1,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.02 : 3,068.98 = 1,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.02/3,068.98 = 1,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.02x = 3,068.98 × 1,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.02x = 3,772,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,390.22/2,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.20

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