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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.98, 3,332.58 and 888.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.98, 3,332.58 and 888.91 is: 1,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.98 : 3,332.58 = 888.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.98/3,332.58 = 888.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.98x = 3,332.58 × 888.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.98x = 2,962,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,352.02/2,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.61

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