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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.21, 3,335.36 and 2,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.21, 3,335.36 and 2,088.25 is: 3,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.21 : 3,335.36 = 2,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.21/3,335.36 = 2,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.21x = 3,335.36 × 2,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.21x = 6,965,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965,046.74/2,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.28

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