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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,335.16 and 991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,335.16 and 991.20 is: 1,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,335.16 = 991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,335.16 = 991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,335.16 × 991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 3,305,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,810.59/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.15

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