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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.32, 3,150.27 and 2,192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.32, 3,150.27 and 2,192.22 is: 3,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.32 : 3,150.27 = 2,192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.32/3,150.27 = 2,192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.32x = 3,150.27 × 2,192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.32x = 6,906,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906,084.90/2,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.22

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