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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.56, 3,067.68 and 1,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.56, 3,067.68 and 1,514.08 is: 2,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.56 : 3,067.68 = 1,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.56/3,067.68 = 1,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.56x = 3,067.68 × 1,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.56x = 4,644,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,712.93/2,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.80

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