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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.89, 5,382.94 and 2,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.89, 5,382.94 and 2,222.24 is: 3,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.89 : 5,382.94 = 2,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.89/5,382.94 = 2,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.89x = 5,382.94 × 2,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.89x = 11,962,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,962,184.59/3,900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.53

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