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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.96, 4,119.47 and 2,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.96, 4,119.47 and 2,227.31 is: 3,336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.96 : 4,119.47 = 2,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.96/4,119.47 = 2,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.96x = 4,119.47 × 2,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.96x = 9,175,336.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,336.73/2,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.53

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