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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.43, 3,313.48 and 2,164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.43, 3,313.48 and 2,164.71 is: 3,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.43 : 3,313.48 = 2,164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.43/3,313.48 = 2,164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.43x = 3,313.48 × 2,164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.43x = 7,172,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,723.29/2,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.42

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