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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.88, 3,067.92 and 1,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.88, 3,067.92 and 1,662.72 is: 2,294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.88 : 3,067.92 = 1,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.88/3,067.92 = 1,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.88x = 3,067.92 × 1,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.88x = 5,101,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,091.94/2,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.81

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