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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.92, 3,337.50 and 2,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.92, 3,337.50 and 2,158.12 is: 3,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.92 : 3,337.50 = 2,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.92/3,337.50 = 2,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.92x = 3,337.50 × 2,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.92x = 7,202,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,725.50/2,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.21

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