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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.12, 3,066.90 and 1,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.12, 3,066.90 and 1,291.16 is: 1,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.12 : 3,066.90 = 1,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.12/3,066.90 = 1,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.12x = 3,066.90 × 1,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.12x = 3,959,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,858.60/2,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.02

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