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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.09, 3,338.60 and 1,672.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.09, 3,338.60 and 1,672.61 is: 2,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.09 : 3,338.60 = 1,672.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.09/3,338.60 = 1,672.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.09x = 3,338.60 × 1,672.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.09x = 5,584,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,160.10/2,222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.02

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