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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.18, 4,513.16 and 2,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.18, 4,513.16 and 2,222.67 is: 3,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.18 : 4,513.16 = 2,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.18/4,513.16 = 2,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.18x = 4,513.16 × 2,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.18x = 10,031,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,031,287.82/2,997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.91

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