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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.29, 3,065.88 and 1,337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.29, 3,065.88 and 1,337.97 is: 1,845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.29 : 3,065.88 = 1,337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.29/3,065.88 = 1,337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.29x = 3,065.88 × 1,337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.29x = 4,102,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,055.46/2,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.87

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