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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.28, 3,065.28 and 1,337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.28, 3,065.28 and 1,337.16 is: 1,844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.28 : 3,065.28 = 1,337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.28/3,065.28 = 1,337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.28x = 3,065.28 × 1,337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.28x = 4,098,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,769.80/2,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.40

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