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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.91, 3,336.18 and 1,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.91, 3,336.18 and 1,127.58 is: 1,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.91 : 3,336.18 = 1,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.91/3,336.18 = 1,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.91x = 3,336.18 × 1,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.91x = 3,761,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,809.84/2,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.29

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