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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.68, 4,369.56 and 2,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.68, 4,369.56 and 2,222.52 is: 3,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.68 : 4,369.56 = 2,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.68/4,369.56 = 2,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.68x = 4,369.56 × 2,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.68x = 9,711,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711,434.49/3,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.85

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