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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.35, 3,333.51 and 2,087.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.35, 3,333.51 and 2,087.03 is: 3,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.35 : 3,333.51 = 2,087.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.35/3,333.51 = 2,087.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.35x = 3,333.51 × 2,087.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.35x = 6,957,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,143.71/2,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.54

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