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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,334.05 and 1,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,334.05 and 1,068 is: 1,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,334.05 = 1,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,334.05 = 1,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,334.05 × 1,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 3,560,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,765.40/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.13

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