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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.28, 7,950.30 and 2,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.28, 7,950.30 and 2,222.44 is: 3,334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.28 : 7,950.30 = 2,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.28/7,950.30 = 2,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.28x = 7,950.30 × 2,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.28x = 17,669,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669,064.73/5,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.87

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