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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.50, 4,434.96 and 2,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.50, 4,434.96 and 2,222.44 is: 3,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.50 : 4,434.96 = 2,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.50/4,434.96 = 2,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.50x = 4,434.96 × 2,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.50x = 9,856,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856,432.50/3,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.29

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