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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.65, 3,066.82 and 1,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.65, 3,066.82 and 1,338.51 is: 1,846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.65 : 3,066.82 = 1,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.65/3,066.82 = 1,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.65x = 3,066.82 × 1,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.65x = 4,104,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,953.90/2,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.88

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