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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.48, 3,069.90 and 1,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.48, 3,069.90 and 1,805.60 is: 2,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.48 : 3,069.90 = 1,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.48/3,069.90 = 1,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.48x = 3,069.90 × 1,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.48x = 5,543,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,011.44/2,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.07

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