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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.77, 3,175.36 and 2,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.77, 3,175.36 and 2,189.22 is: 3,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.77 : 3,175.36 = 2,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.77/3,175.36 = 2,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.77x = 3,175.36 × 2,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.77x = 6,951,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951,561.62/2,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.13

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