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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.56, 3,153.51 and 2,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.56, 3,153.51 and 2,247.72 is: 3,114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.56 : 3,153.51 = 2,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.56/3,153.51 = 2,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.56x = 3,153.51 × 2,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.56x = 7,088,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,207.50/2,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.93

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