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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.19, 3,069.33 and 1,229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.19, 3,069.33 and 1,229.39 is: 1,696.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.19 : 3,069.33 = 1,229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.19/3,069.33 = 1,229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.19x = 3,069.33 × 1,229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.19x = 3,773,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,403.61/2,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.53

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