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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.10, 4,513.12 and 2,222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.10, 4,513.12 and 2,222.54 is: 3,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.10 : 4,513.12 = 2,222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.10/4,513.12 = 2,222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.10x = 4,513.12 × 2,222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.10x = 10,030,578.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,030,578.53/2,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.76

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