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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.45, 4,977.60 and 2,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.45, 4,977.60 and 2,022.40 is: 3,029.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.45 : 4,977.60 = 2,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.45/4,977.60 = 2,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.45x = 4,977.60 × 2,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.45x = 10,066,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,698.24/3,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.90

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