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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.60, 3,333.90 and 2,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.60, 3,333.90 and 2,208.20 is: 3,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.60 : 3,333.90 = 2,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.60/3,333.90 = 2,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.60x = 3,333.90 × 2,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.60x = 7,361,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,917.98/2,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.30

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