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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.93, 3,067.73 and 1,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.93, 3,067.73 and 1,475.60 is: 2,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.93 : 3,067.73 = 1,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.93/3,067.73 = 1,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.93x = 3,067.73 × 1,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.93x = 4,526,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,719.67/2,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.38

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