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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.70, 5,042.22 and 2,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.70, 5,042.22 and 2,444.16 is: 3,664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.70 : 5,042.22 = 2,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.70/5,042.22 = 2,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.70x = 5,042.22 × 2,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.70x = 12,323,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,323,992.44/3,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.91

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