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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.58, 3,150.17 and 2,224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.58, 3,150.17 and 2,224.37 is: 3,081.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.58 : 3,150.17 = 2,224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.58/3,150.17 = 2,224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.58x = 3,150.17 × 2,224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.58x = 7,007,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,133.45/2,273.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.98

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