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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.73, 3,068.61 and 1,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.73, 3,068.61 and 1,477.71 is: 2,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.73 : 3,068.61 = 1,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.73/3,068.61 = 1,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.73x = 3,068.61 × 1,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.73x = 4,534,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,515.68/2,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.07

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