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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.76, 4,426.02 and 2,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.76, 4,426.02 and 2,220.04 is: 3,327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.76 : 4,426.02 = 2,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.76/4,426.02 = 2,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.76x = 4,426.02 × 2,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.76x = 9,825,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825,941.44/2,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.71

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