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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.84, 4,004.24 and 2,222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.84, 4,004.24 and 2,222.54 is: 3,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.84 : 4,004.24 = 2,222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.84/4,004.24 = 2,222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.84x = 4,004.24 × 2,222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.84x = 8,899,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,583.57/2,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.05

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