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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.72, 3,332.08 and 1,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.72, 3,332.08 and 1,181.96 is: 1,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.72 : 3,332.08 = 1,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.72/3,332.08 = 1,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.72x = 3,332.08 × 1,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.72x = 3,938,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,385.28/2,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.88

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