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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.22, 4,666.84 and 2,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.22, 4,666.84 and 2,200.24 is: 3,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.22 : 4,666.84 = 2,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.22/4,666.84 = 2,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.22x = 4,666.84 × 2,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.22x = 10,268,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,168.04/3,381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.82

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