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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,333.64 and 662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,333.64 and 662.44 is: 993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,333.64 = 662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,333.64 = 662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,333.64 × 662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 2,208,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,336.48/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.62

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