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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.83, 3,334.23 and 1,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.83, 3,334.23 and 1,249.62 is: 1,874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.83 : 3,334.23 = 1,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.83/3,334.23 = 1,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.83x = 3,334.23 × 1,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.83x = 4,166,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,520.49/2,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.42

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