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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.77, 3,068.02 and 1,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.77, 3,068.02 and 1,383 is: 1,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.77 : 3,068.02 = 1,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.77/3,068.02 = 1,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.77x = 3,068.02 × 1,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.77x = 4,243,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,068.20/2,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.91

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