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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.15, 3,133.96 and 2,195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.15, 3,133.96 and 2,195.95 is: 3,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.15 : 3,133.96 = 2,195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.15/3,133.96 = 2,195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.15x = 3,133.96 × 2,195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.15x = 6,882,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,019.46/2,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.86

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