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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.82, 3,340.71 and 1,069.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.82, 3,340.71 and 1,069.38 is: 1,607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.82 : 3,340.71 = 1,069.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.82/3,340.71 = 1,069.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.82x = 3,340.71 × 1,069.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.82x = 3,572,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,488.46/2,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.19

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