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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.64, 5,382.89 and 2,222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.64, 5,382.89 and 2,222.61 is: 3,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.64 : 5,382.89 = 2,222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.64/5,382.89 = 2,222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.64x = 5,382.89 × 2,222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.64x = 11,964,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,964,042.18/3,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.42

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