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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.48, 3,334.04 and 854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.48, 3,334.04 and 854.80 is: 1,282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.48 : 3,334.04 = 854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.48/3,334.04 = 854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.48x = 3,334.04 × 854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.48x = 2,849,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,937.39/2,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.32

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