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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.37, 3,065.85 and 1,436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.37, 3,065.85 and 1,436.67 is: 1,981.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.37 : 3,065.85 = 1,436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.37/3,065.85 = 1,436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.37x = 3,065.85 × 1,436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.37x = 4,404,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,614.72/2,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.94

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