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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.17, 3,056.81 and 2,132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.17, 3,056.81 and 2,132.26 is: 2,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.17 : 3,056.81 = 2,132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.17/3,056.81 = 2,132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.17x = 3,056.81 × 2,132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.17x = 6,517,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517,895.39/2,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.13

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