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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.62, 3,063.78 and 1,662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.62, 3,063.78 and 1,662.23 is: 2,291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.62 : 3,063.78 = 1,662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.62/3,063.78 = 1,662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.62x = 3,063.78 × 1,662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.62x = 5,092,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,714.69/2,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.31

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