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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.35, 7,642.86 and 2,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.35, 7,642.86 and 2,322.22 is: 3,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.35 : 7,642.86 = 2,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.35/7,642.86 = 2,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.35x = 7,642.86 × 2,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.35x = 17,748,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,402.35/5,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.52

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