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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.08, 4,977.60 and 2,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.08, 4,977.60 and 2,226.72 is: 3,336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.08 : 4,977.60 = 2,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.08/4,977.60 = 2,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.08x = 4,977.60 × 2,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.08x = 11,083,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,721.47/3,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.38

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