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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.23, 3,312.16 and 2,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.23, 3,312.16 and 2,159.89 is: 3,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.23 : 3,312.16 = 2,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.23/3,312.16 = 2,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.23x = 3,312.16 × 2,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.23x = 7,153,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,887.58/2,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.13

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