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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.84, 3,457.22 and 2,222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.84, 3,457.22 and 2,222.82 is: 3,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.84 : 3,457.22 = 2,222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.84/3,457.22 = 2,222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.84x = 3,457.22 × 2,222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.84x = 7,684,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684,777.76/2,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.19

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