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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.70, 3,574.05 and 2,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.70, 3,574.05 and 2,220.70 is: 3,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.70 : 3,574.05 = 2,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.70/3,574.05 = 2,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.70x = 3,574.05 × 2,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.70x = 7,936,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,936,892.84/2,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.05

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