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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.16, 3,330.48 and 1,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.16, 3,330.48 and 1,248.96 is: 1,871.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.16 : 3,330.48 = 1,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.16/3,330.48 = 1,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.16x = 3,330.48 × 1,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.16x = 4,159,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,636.30/2,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.89

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