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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.38, 3,326.24 and 1,979.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.38, 3,326.24 and 1,979.38 is: 2,962.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.38 : 3,326.24 = 1,979.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.38/3,326.24 = 1,979.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.38x = 3,326.24 × 1,979.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.38x = 6,583,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,892.93/2,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.54

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