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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.29, 3,338.16 and 2,160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.29, 3,338.16 and 2,160.73 is: 3,245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.29 : 3,338.16 = 2,160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.29/3,338.16 = 2,160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.29x = 3,338.16 × 2,160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.29x = 7,212,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,862.46/2,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.69

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