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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.56, 3,176.60 and 2,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.56, 3,176.60 and 2,214.22 is: 3,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.56 : 3,176.60 = 2,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.56/3,176.60 = 2,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.56x = 3,176.60 × 2,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.56x = 7,033,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033,672.24/2,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.70

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