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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.13, 3,069.32 and 1,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.13, 3,069.32 and 1,229.47 is: 1,696.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.13 : 3,069.32 = 1,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.13/3,069.32 = 1,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.13x = 3,069.32 × 1,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.13x = 3,773,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,623.04/2,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.68

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