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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.76, 3,340.58 and 1,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.76, 3,340.58 and 1,484.78 is: 2,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.76 : 3,340.58 = 1,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.76/3,340.58 = 1,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.76x = 3,340.58 × 1,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.76x = 4,960,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,002.25/2,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.46

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