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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.32, 3,066.24 and 1,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.32, 3,066.24 and 1,290.28 is: 1,780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.32 : 3,066.24 = 1,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.32/3,066.24 = 1,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.32x = 3,066.24 × 1,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.32x = 3,956,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,308.15/2,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.26

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