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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.22, 3,153.78 and 2,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.22, 3,153.78 and 2,227.02 is: 3,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.22 : 3,153.78 = 2,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.22/3,153.78 = 2,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.22x = 3,153.78 × 2,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.22x = 7,023,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,531.14/2,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.61

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