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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,068.58 and 1,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,068.58 and 1,605.16 is: 2,215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,068.58 = 1,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,068.58 = 1,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,068.58 × 1,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 4,925,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,561.87/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.81

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