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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.36, 4,445.16 and 2,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.36, 4,445.16 and 2,226.07 is: 3,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.36 : 4,445.16 = 2,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.36/4,445.16 = 2,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.36x = 4,445.16 × 2,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.36x = 9,895,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895,237.32/2,962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.32

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