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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.94, 3,332.52 and 1,357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.94, 3,332.52 and 1,357.86 is: 2,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.94 : 3,332.52 = 1,357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.94/3,332.52 = 1,357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.94x = 3,332.52 × 1,357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.94x = 4,525,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,095.61/2,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.64

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