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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.66, 3,332.22 and 1,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.66, 3,332.22 and 1,728.56 is: 2,592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.66 : 3,332.22 = 1,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.66/3,332.22 = 1,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.66x = 3,332.22 × 1,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.66x = 5,759,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,938.04/2,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.63

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