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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,398.76, 4,687.92 and 2,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,398.76, 4,687.92 and 2,221.20 is: 3,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,398.76 : 4,687.92 = 2,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,398.76/4,687.92 = 2,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,398.76x = 4,687.92 × 2,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,398.76x = 10,412,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,412,807.90/3,398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.71

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