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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.76, 3,068.64 and 1,551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.76, 3,068.64 and 1,551.54 is: 2,141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.76 : 3,068.64 = 1,551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.76/3,068.64 = 1,551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.76x = 3,068.64 × 1,551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.76x = 4,761,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,117.71/2,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.98

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