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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.40, 3,111.78 and 2,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.40, 3,111.78 and 2,132.20 is: 2,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.40 : 3,111.78 = 2,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.40/3,111.78 = 2,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.40x = 3,111.78 × 2,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.40x = 6,634,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,634,937.32/2,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.27

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