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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.89, 3,145.21 and 2,241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.89, 3,145.21 and 2,241.57 is: 3,095.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.89 : 3,145.21 = 2,241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.89/3,145.21 = 2,241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.89x = 3,145.21 × 2,241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.89x = 7,050,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050,208.38/2,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.07

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