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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.10, 3,066.39 and 1,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.10, 3,066.39 and 1,424.32 is: 1,965.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.10 : 3,066.39 = 1,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.10/3,066.39 = 1,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.10x = 3,066.39 × 1,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.10x = 4,367,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,512.94/2,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.49

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