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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.22, 3,361.70 and 1,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.22, 3,361.70 and 1,010.22 is: 1,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.22 : 3,361.70 = 1,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.22/3,361.70 = 1,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.22x = 3,361.70 × 1,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.22x = 3,396,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,056.57/2,242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.60

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