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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.56, 3,066.60 and 1,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.56, 3,066.60 and 1,436.46 is: 1,981.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.56 : 3,066.60 = 1,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.56/3,066.60 = 1,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.56x = 3,066.60 × 1,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.56x = 4,405,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,048.24/2,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.97

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