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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.47, 4,213.63 and 2,224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.47, 4,213.63 and 2,224.51 is: 3,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.47 : 4,213.63 = 2,224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.47/4,213.63 = 2,224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.47x = 4,213.63 × 2,224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.47x = 9,373,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,373,262.07/2,813.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.57

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