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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.45, 3,068.28 and 1,976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.45, 3,068.28 and 1,976.39 is: 2,728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.45 : 3,068.28 = 1,976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.45/3,068.28 = 1,976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.45x = 3,068.28 × 1,976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.45x = 6,064,117.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,117.91/2,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.57

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