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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.22, 4,487.10 and 2,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.22, 4,487.10 and 2,336.86 is: 3,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.22 : 4,487.10 = 2,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.22/4,487.10 = 2,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.22x = 4,487.10 × 2,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.22x = 10,485,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,485,724.51/2,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.99

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