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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.24, 3,067.12 and 1,290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.24, 3,067.12 and 1,290.88 is: 1,781.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.24 : 3,067.12 = 1,290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.24/3,067.12 = 1,290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.24x = 3,067.12 × 1,290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.24x = 3,959,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,283.87/2,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.66

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