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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.90, 3,035.98 and 2,222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.90, 3,035.98 and 2,222.97 is: 3,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.90 : 3,035.98 = 2,222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.90/3,035.98 = 2,222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.90x = 3,035.98 × 2,222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.90x = 6,748,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748,892.46/2,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.54

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