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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.22, 3,392.98 and 2,222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.22, 3,392.98 and 2,222.42 is: 3,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.22 : 3,392.98 = 2,222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.22/3,392.98 = 2,222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.22x = 3,392.98 × 2,222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.22x = 7,540,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,626.61/2,459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.27

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