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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.56, 4,141.62 and 1,822.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.56, 4,141.62 and 1,822.22 is: 2,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.56 : 4,141.62 = 1,822.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.56/4,141.62 = 1,822.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.56x = 4,141.62 × 1,822.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.56x = 7,546,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,942.80/2,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.02

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