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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,065.88 and 2,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,065.88 and 2,073.88 is: 2,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,065.88 = 2,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,065.88 = 2,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,065.88 × 2,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 6,358,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,267.21/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.32

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