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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.15, 3,066.84 and 1,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.15, 3,066.84 and 1,848.47 is: 2,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.15 : 3,066.84 = 1,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.15/3,066.84 = 1,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.15x = 3,066.84 × 1,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.15x = 5,668,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,946.40/2,222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.11

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