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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.89, 3,337.58 and 1,577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.89, 3,337.58 and 1,577.05 is: 2,367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.89 : 3,337.58 = 1,577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.89/3,337.58 = 1,577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.89x = 3,337.58 × 1,577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.89x = 5,263,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263,522.65/2,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.87

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