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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.44, 3,346.68 and 2,222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.44, 3,346.68 and 2,222.87 is: 3,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.44 : 3,346.68 = 2,222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.44/3,346.68 = 2,222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.44x = 3,346.68 × 2,222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.44x = 7,439,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,237.38/2,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.09

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