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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.02, 3,336.07 and 1,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.02, 3,336.07 and 1,248.81 is: 1,874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.02 : 3,336.07 = 1,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.02/3,336.07 = 1,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.02x = 3,336.07 × 1,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.02x = 4,166,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,117.58/2,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.92

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