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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.65, 3,330.73 and 1,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.65, 3,330.73 and 1,249.03 is: 1,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.65 : 3,330.73 = 1,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.65/3,330.73 = 1,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.65x = 3,330.73 × 1,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.65x = 4,160,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,181.69/2,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.72

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