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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.22, 4,497.86 and 2,213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.22, 4,497.86 and 2,213.55 is: 3,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.22 : 4,497.86 = 2,213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.22/4,497.86 = 2,213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.22x = 4,497.86 × 2,213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.22x = 9,956,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,226.94/3,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.29

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