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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.40, 3,333.60 and 1,396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.40, 3,333.60 and 1,396.20 is: 2,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.40 : 3,333.60 = 1,396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.40/3,333.60 = 1,396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.40x = 3,333.60 × 1,396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.40x = 4,654,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,372.32/2,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.30

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