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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.80, 3,592.06 and 2,224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.80, 3,592.06 and 2,224.22 is: 3,353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.80 : 3,592.06 = 2,224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.80/3,592.06 = 2,224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.80x = 3,592.06 × 2,224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.80x = 7,989,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989,531.69/2,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.00

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