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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.12, 3,298.42 and 2,221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.12, 3,298.42 and 2,221.99 is: 3,065.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.12 : 3,298.42 = 2,221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.12/3,298.42 = 2,221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.12x = 3,298.42 × 2,221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.12x = 7,329,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,329,042.45/2,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.11

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