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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.22, 4,150.98 and 2,241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.22, 4,150.98 and 2,241.86 is: 3,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.22 : 4,150.98 = 2,241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.22/4,150.98 = 2,241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.22x = 4,150.98 × 2,241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.22x = 9,305,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,916.02/2,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.06

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