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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,399.26, 3,308.16 and 2,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,399.26, 3,308.16 and 2,224.30 is: 3,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,399.26 : 3,308.16 = 2,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,399.26/3,308.16 = 2,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,399.26x = 3,308.16 × 2,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,399.26x = 7,358,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,340.29/2,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.92

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