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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.26, 4,090.96 and 2,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.26, 4,090.96 and 2,222 is: 3,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.26 : 4,090.96 = 2,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.26/4,090.96 = 2,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.26x = 4,090.96 × 2,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.26x = 9,090,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,113.12/2,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.50

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