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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.33, 3,333.51 and 1,053.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.33, 3,333.51 and 1,053.15 is: 1,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.33 : 3,333.51 = 1,053.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.33/3,333.51 = 1,053.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.33x = 3,333.51 × 1,053.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.33x = 3,510,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510,686.06/2,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.74

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