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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.20, 3,066.58 and 1,725.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.20, 3,066.58 and 1,725.45 is: 2,381.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.20 : 3,066.58 = 1,725.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.20/3,066.58 = 1,725.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.20x = 3,066.58 × 1,725.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.20x = 5,291,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291,243.22/2,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.09

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