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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.36, 3,068.10 and 1,477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.36, 3,068.10 and 1,477.34 is: 2,039.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.36 : 3,068.10 = 1,477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.36/3,068.10 = 1,477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.36x = 3,068.10 × 1,477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.36x = 4,532,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,626.85/2,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.56

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