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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.90, 3,067.39 and 1,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.90, 3,067.39 and 1,424.82 is: 1,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.90 : 3,067.39 = 1,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.90/3,067.39 = 1,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.90x = 3,067.39 × 1,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.90x = 4,370,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,478.62/2,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.12

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