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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.35, 3,333.57 and 662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.35, 3,333.57 and 662.37 is: 993.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.35 : 3,333.57 = 662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.35/3,333.57 = 662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.35x = 3,333.57 × 662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.35x = 2,208,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,056.76/2,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.57

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