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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.22, 4,245.91 and 2,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.22, 4,245.91 and 2,214.02 is: 3,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.22 : 4,245.91 = 2,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.22/4,245.91 = 2,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.22x = 4,245.91 × 2,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.22x = 9,400,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,529.66/2,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.14

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