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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.21, 3,069.48 and 1,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.21, 3,069.48 and 1,229.52 is: 1,696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.21 : 3,069.48 = 1,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.21/3,069.48 = 1,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.21x = 3,069.48 × 1,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.21x = 3,773,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,987.05/2,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.78

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