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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.51, 3,044.79 and 2,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.51, 3,044.79 and 2,139.41 is: 2,930.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.51 : 3,044.79 = 2,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.51/3,044.79 = 2,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.51x = 3,044.79 × 2,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.51x = 6,514,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,514,061.79/2,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.95

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