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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.57, 3,333.33 and 662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.57, 3,333.33 and 662.43 is: 993.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.57 : 3,333.33 = 662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.57/3,333.33 = 662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.57x = 3,333.33 × 662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.57x = 2,208,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,081.13/2,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.48

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