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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.30, 3,310.31 and 2,162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.30, 3,310.31 and 2,162.59 is: 3,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.30 : 3,310.31 = 2,162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.30/3,310.31 = 2,162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.30x = 3,310.31 × 2,162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.30x = 7,158,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,843.30/2,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.27

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