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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.79, 3,330.27 and 1,981.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.79, 3,330.27 and 1,981.47 is: 2,968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.79 : 3,330.27 = 1,981.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.79/3,330.27 = 1,981.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.79x = 3,330.27 × 1,981.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.79x = 6,598,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,830.10/2,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.72

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