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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.72, 3,330.90 and 1,633.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.72, 3,330.90 and 1,633.09 is: 2,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.72 : 3,330.90 = 1,633.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.72/3,330.90 = 1,633.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.72x = 3,330.90 × 1,633.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.72x = 5,439,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,659.48/2,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.30

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