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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.22, 3,719.12 and 2,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.22, 3,719.12 and 2,442.02 is: 3,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.22 : 3,719.12 = 2,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.22/3,719.12 = 2,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.22x = 3,719.12 × 2,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.22x = 9,082,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,165.42/2,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.25

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