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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.23, 3,066.60 and 1,277.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.23, 3,066.60 and 1,277.99 is: 1,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.23 : 3,066.60 = 1,277.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.23/3,066.60 = 1,277.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.23x = 3,066.60 × 1,277.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.23x = 3,919,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,084.13/2,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.58

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