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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,552.24, 3,522.12 and 2,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,552.24, 3,522.12 and 2,221.76 is: 3,066.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,552.24 : 3,522.12 = 2,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,552.24/3,522.12 = 2,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,552.24x = 3,522.12 × 2,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,552.24x = 7,825,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,305.33/2,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.05

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