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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.33, 4,171.05 and 2,238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.33, 4,171.05 and 2,238.05 is: 3,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.33 : 4,171.05 = 2,238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.33/4,171.05 = 2,238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.33x = 4,171.05 × 2,238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.33x = 9,335,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,335,012.86/2,779.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.72

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