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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.72, 3,331.68 and 1,790.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.72, 3,331.68 and 1,790.24 is: 2,683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.72 : 3,331.68 = 1,790.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.72/3,331.68 = 1,790.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.72x = 3,331.68 × 1,790.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.72x = 5,964,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,506.80/2,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.43

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