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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.16, 3,330.84 and 1,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.16, 3,330.84 and 1,672.68 is: 2,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.16 : 3,330.84 = 1,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.16/3,330.84 = 1,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.16x = 3,330.84 × 1,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.16x = 5,571,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,429.45/2,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.21

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