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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.40, 3,337.20 and 1,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.40, 3,337.20 and 1,610.40 is: 2,418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.40 : 3,337.20 = 1,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.40/3,337.20 = 1,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.40x = 3,337.20 × 1,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.40x = 5,374,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374,226.88/2,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.21

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