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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.70, 3,067.56 and 1,338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.70, 3,067.56 and 1,338.78 is: 1,847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.70 : 3,067.56 = 1,338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.70/3,067.56 = 1,338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.70x = 3,067.56 × 1,338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.70x = 4,106,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,787.98/2,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.66

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