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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.88, 4,804.26 and 2,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.88, 4,804.26 and 2,222.14 is: 3,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.88 : 4,804.26 = 2,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.88/4,804.26 = 2,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.88x = 4,804.26 × 2,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.88x = 10,675,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675,714.30/3,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.08

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