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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.71, 3,331.85 and 1,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.71, 3,331.85 and 1,050.63 is: 1,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.71 : 3,331.85 = 1,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.71/3,331.85 = 1,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.71x = 3,331.85 × 1,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.71x = 3,500,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,541.57/2,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.90

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