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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.82, 3,065.94 and 1,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.82, 3,065.94 and 1,337.07 is: 1,844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.82 : 3,065.94 = 1,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.82/3,065.94 = 1,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.82x = 3,065.94 × 1,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.82x = 4,099,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,376.40/2,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.22

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