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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.40, 3,066.48 and 1,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.40, 3,066.48 and 1,338.26 is: 1,846.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.40 : 3,066.48 = 1,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.40/3,066.48 = 1,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.40x = 3,066.48 × 1,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.40x = 4,103,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,725.50/2,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.53

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