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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.52, 3,339.24 and 1,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.52, 3,339.24 and 1,444.08 is: 2,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.52 : 3,339.24 = 1,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.52/3,339.24 = 1,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.52x = 3,339.24 × 1,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.52x = 4,822,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,129.70/2,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.67

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