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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,401.91, 4,695.40 and 2,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,401.91, 4,695.40 and 2,222.30 is: 3,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,401.91 : 4,695.40 = 2,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,401.91/4,695.40 = 2,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,401.91x = 4,695.40 × 2,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,401.91x = 10,434,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434,601.94/3,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.28

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