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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.82, 4,046.76 and 2,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.82, 4,046.76 and 2,227.50 is: 3,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.82 : 4,046.76 = 2,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.82/4,046.76 = 2,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.82x = 4,046.76 × 2,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.82x = 9,014,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014,157.90/2,933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.50

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