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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,022.90, 4,175.85 and 2,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,022.90, 4,175.85 and 2,333.14 is: 3,223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,022.90 : 4,175.85 = 2,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,022.90/4,175.85 = 2,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,022.90x = 4,175.85 × 2,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,022.90x = 9,742,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742,842.67/3,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.01

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