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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.49, 3,333.76 and 2,154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.49, 3,333.76 and 2,154.83 is: 3,232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.49 : 3,333.76 = 2,154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.49/3,333.76 = 2,154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.49x = 3,333.76 × 2,154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.49x = 7,183,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,669.39/2,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.27

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