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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.96, 3,332.22 and 1,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.96, 3,332.22 and 1,050.88 is: 1,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.96 : 3,332.22 = 1,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.96/3,332.22 = 1,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.96x = 3,332.22 × 1,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.96x = 3,501,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,763.35/2,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.27

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