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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.51, 4,088.55 and 2,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.51, 4,088.55 and 2,220.24 is: 3,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.51 : 4,088.55 = 2,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.51/4,088.55 = 2,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.51x = 4,088.55 × 2,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.51x = 9,077,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,077,562.25/2,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.08

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