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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.29, 3,066.66 and 1,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.29, 3,066.66 and 1,277.42 is: 1,762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.29 : 3,066.66 = 1,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.29/3,066.66 = 1,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.29x = 3,066.66 × 1,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.29x = 3,917,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,412.82/2,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.78

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