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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.33, 3,147.05 and 2,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.33, 3,147.05 and 2,222.12 is: 3,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.33 : 3,147.05 = 2,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.33/3,147.05 = 2,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.33x = 3,147.05 × 2,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.33x = 6,993,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993,095.90/2,271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.86

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