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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.05, 3,066.09 and 1,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.05, 3,066.09 and 1,477.10 is: 2,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.05 : 3,066.09 = 1,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.05/3,066.09 = 1,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.05x = 3,066.09 × 1,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.05x = 4,528,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,929.20/2,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.18

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