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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.57, 3,065.82 and 1,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.57, 3,065.82 and 1,437.08 is: 1,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.57 : 3,065.82 = 1,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.57/3,065.82 = 1,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.57x = 3,065.82 × 1,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.57x = 4,405,813.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,813.28/2,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.31

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