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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.49, 3,337.30 and 1,444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.49, 3,337.30 and 1,444.38 is: 2,168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.49 : 3,337.30 = 1,444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.49/3,337.30 = 1,444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.49x = 3,337.30 × 1,444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.49x = 4,820,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,337.44/2,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.89

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