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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,422.21, 4,722.71 and 2,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,422.21, 4,722.71 and 2,005.56 is: 2,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,422.21 : 4,722.71 = 2,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,422.21/4,722.71 = 2,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,422.21x = 4,722.71 × 2,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,422.21x = 9,471,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,668.24/3,422.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.70

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