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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.26, 3,069.36 and 1,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.26, 3,069.36 and 1,229.52 is: 1,696.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.26 : 3,069.36 = 1,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.26/3,069.36 = 1,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.26x = 3,069.36 × 1,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.26x = 3,773,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,839.51/2,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.67

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