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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.62, 3,067.46 and 1,662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.62, 3,067.46 and 1,662.10 is: 2,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.62 : 3,067.46 = 1,662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.62/3,067.46 = 1,662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.62x = 3,067.46 × 1,662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.62x = 5,098,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,425.27/2,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.88

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