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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.33, 4,475.11 and 2,202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.33, 4,475.11 and 2,202.21 is: 3,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.33 : 4,475.11 = 2,202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.33/4,475.11 = 2,202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.33x = 4,475.11 × 2,202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.33x = 9,855,131.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,131.99/2,981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.62

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