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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,334.92 and 1,442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,334.92 and 1,442.89 is: 2,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,334.92 = 1,442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,334.92 = 1,442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,334.92 × 1,442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 4,811,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,922.72/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.69

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