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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.20, 4,995.30 and 2,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.20, 4,995.30 and 2,221.40 is: 3,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.20 : 4,995.30 = 2,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.20/4,995.30 = 2,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.20x = 4,995.30 × 2,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.20x = 11,096,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096,559.42/3,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.10

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