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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.06, 5,383.05 and 2,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.06, 5,383.05 and 2,222.12 is: 3,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.06 : 5,383.05 = 2,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.06/5,383.05 = 2,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.06x = 5,383.05 × 2,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.06x = 11,961,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,961,756.15/3,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.29

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