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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.88, 3,333.36 and 1,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.88, 3,333.36 and 1,492.20 is: 2,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.88 : 3,333.36 = 1,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.88/3,333.36 = 1,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.88x = 3,333.36 × 1,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.88x = 4,974,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,039.79/2,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.66

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