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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.67, 3,065.52 and 2,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.67, 3,065.52 and 2,073.63 is: 2,859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.67 : 3,065.52 = 2,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.67/3,065.52 = 2,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.67x = 3,065.52 × 2,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.67x = 6,356,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,754.24/2,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.96

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