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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.02, 4,220.84 and 2,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.02, 4,220.84 and 2,222.24 is: 3,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.02 : 4,220.84 = 2,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.02/4,220.84 = 2,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.02x = 4,220.84 × 2,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.02x = 9,379,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,719.48/3,064.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.25

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