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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.77, 3,067.79 and 1,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.77, 3,067.79 and 1,693.40 is: 2,337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.77 : 3,067.79 = 1,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.77/3,067.79 = 1,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.77x = 3,067.79 × 1,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.77x = 5,194,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,995.59/2,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.17

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