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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.39, 3,148.55 and 2,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.39, 3,148.55 and 2,223.18 is: 3,080.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.39 : 3,148.55 = 2,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.39/3,148.55 = 2,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.39x = 3,148.55 × 2,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.39x = 6,999,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,800.68/2,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.37

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