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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.27, 4,395.71 and 2,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.27, 4,395.71 and 2,247.27 is: 3,355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.27 : 4,395.71 = 2,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.27/4,395.71 = 2,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.27x = 4,395.71 × 2,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.27x = 9,878,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878,347.21/2,944.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.11

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