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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,066.15 and 1,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,066.15 and 1,337.80 is: 1,845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,066.15 = 1,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,066.15 = 1,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,066.15 × 1,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 4,101,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,895.47/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.27

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