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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.72, 3,333.93 and 1,355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.72, 3,333.93 and 1,355.21 is: 2,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.72 : 3,333.93 = 1,355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.72/3,333.93 = 1,355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.72x = 3,333.93 × 1,355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.72x = 4,518,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,175.28/2,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.72

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