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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,065.79 and 1,337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,065.79 and 1,337.79 is: 1,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,065.79 = 1,337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,065.79 = 1,337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,065.79 × 1,337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 4,101,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,383.20/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.38

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