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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.52, 3,069.86 and 1,229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.52, 3,069.86 and 1,229.84 is: 1,697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.52 : 3,069.86 = 1,229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.52/3,069.86 = 1,229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.52x = 3,069.86 × 1,229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.52x = 3,775,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,426.64/2,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.19

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