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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.39, 5,014.22 and 2,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.39, 5,014.22 and 2,229.44 is: 3,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.39 : 5,014.22 = 2,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.39/5,014.22 = 2,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.39x = 5,014.22 × 2,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.39x = 11,178,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,178,866.42/3,336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.59

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