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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.10, 3,329.55 and 1,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.10, 3,329.55 and 1,854.90 is: 2,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.10 : 3,329.55 = 1,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.10/3,329.55 = 1,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.10x = 3,329.55 × 1,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.10x = 6,175,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,982.30/2,222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.34

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