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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.22, 5,055.50 and 2,939.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.22, 5,055.50 and 2,939.96 is: 4,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.22 : 5,055.50 = 2,939.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.22/5,055.50 = 2,939.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.22x = 5,055.50 × 2,939.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.22x = 14,862,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,862,967.78/3,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.44

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