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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.18, 3,069.16 and 1,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.18, 3,069.16 and 1,229.30 is: 1,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.18 : 3,069.16 = 1,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.18/3,069.16 = 1,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.18x = 3,069.16 × 1,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.18x = 3,772,912.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,912.24/2,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.32

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