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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.40, 3,070.80 and 1,665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.40, 3,070.80 and 1,665.12 is: 2,300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.40 : 3,070.80 = 1,665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.40/3,070.80 = 1,665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.40x = 3,070.80 × 1,665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.40x = 5,113,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,250.50/2,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.78

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