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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.99, 3,333.41 and 1,052.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.99, 3,333.41 and 1,052.02 is: 1,577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.99 : 3,333.41 = 1,052.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.99/3,333.41 = 1,052.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.99x = 3,333.41 × 1,052.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.99x = 3,506,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,800.39/2,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.52

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