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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.46, 3,331.46 and 1,442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.46, 3,331.46 and 1,442.97 is: 2,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.46 : 3,331.46 = 1,442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.46/3,331.46 = 1,442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.46x = 3,331.46 × 1,442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.46x = 4,807,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,200.44/2,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.01

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