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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,398.67, 4,692.42 and 2,221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,398.67, 4,692.42 and 2,221.83 is: 3,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,398.67 : 4,692.42 = 2,221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,398.67/4,692.42 = 2,221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,398.67x = 4,692.42 × 2,221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,398.67x = 10,425,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425,759.53/3,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.60

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