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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.19, 3,333.27 and 1,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.19, 3,333.27 and 1,491.36 is: 2,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.19 : 3,333.27 = 1,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.19/3,333.27 = 1,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.19x = 3,333.27 × 1,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.19x = 4,971,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,105.55/2,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.03

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