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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.14, 3,314.99 and 2,247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.14, 3,314.99 and 2,247.55 is: 3,100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.14 : 3,314.99 = 2,247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.14/3,314.99 = 2,247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.14x = 3,314.99 × 2,247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.14x = 7,450,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,603.11/2,403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.37

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