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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.20, 3,333.84 and 662.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.20, 3,333.84 and 662.19 is: 993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.20 : 3,333.84 = 662.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.20/3,333.84 = 662.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.20x = 3,333.84 × 662.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.20x = 2,207,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,635.51/2,222.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.45

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