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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.73, 3,053.63 and 1,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.73, 3,053.63 and 1,989.72 is: 2,733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.73 : 3,053.63 = 1,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.73/3,053.63 = 1,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.73x = 3,053.63 × 1,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.73x = 6,075,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,873.66/2,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.52

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