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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.63, 3,047.71 and 2,141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.63, 3,047.71 and 2,141.54 is: 2,933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.63 : 3,047.71 = 2,141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.63/3,047.71 = 2,141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.63x = 3,047.71 × 2,141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.63x = 6,526,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,792.87/2,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.88

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