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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.22, 5,002.77 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.22, 5,002.77 and 2,441.24 is: 3,371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.22 : 5,002.77 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.22/5,002.77 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.22x = 5,002.77 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.22x = 12,212,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212,937.22/3,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.68

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