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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.76, 3,327.66 and 1,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.76, 3,327.66 and 1,785.36 is: 2,672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.76 : 3,327.66 = 1,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.76/3,327.66 = 1,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.76x = 3,327.66 × 1,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.76x = 5,941,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,071.06/2,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.84

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