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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.30, 4,442.55 and 2,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.30, 4,442.55 and 2,223.10 is: 3,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.30 : 4,442.55 = 2,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.30/4,442.55 = 2,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.30x = 4,442.55 × 2,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.30x = 9,876,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,876,232.91/2,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.35

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