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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.41, 3,327.67 and 1,440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.41, 3,327.67 and 1,440.15 is: 2,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.41 : 3,327.67 = 1,440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.41/3,327.67 = 1,440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.41x = 3,327.67 × 1,440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.41x = 4,792,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,343.95/2,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.37

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