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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.58, 3,336.96 and 1,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.58, 3,336.96 and 1,127.70 is: 1,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.58 : 3,336.96 = 1,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.58/3,336.96 = 1,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.58x = 3,336.96 × 1,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.58x = 3,763,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,089.79/2,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.12

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