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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.50, 4,037.52 and 2,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.50, 4,037.52 and 2,227.18 is: 3,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.50 : 4,037.52 = 2,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.50/4,037.52 = 2,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.50x = 4,037.52 × 2,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.50x = 8,992,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,283.79/2,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.81

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