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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.18, 3,069.39 and 1,229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.18, 3,069.39 and 1,229.41 is: 1,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.18 : 3,069.39 = 1,229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.18/3,069.39 = 1,229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.18x = 3,069.39 × 1,229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.18x = 3,773,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,538.76/2,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.60

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