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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.83, 3,333.03 and 1,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.83, 3,333.03 and 1,250.02 is: 1,874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.83 : 3,333.03 = 1,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.83/3,333.03 = 1,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.83x = 3,333.03 × 1,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.83x = 4,166,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,354.16/2,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.35

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