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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.14, 4,072.56 and 1,772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.14, 4,072.56 and 1,772.22 is: 2,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.14 : 4,072.56 = 1,772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.14/4,072.56 = 1,772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.14x = 4,072.56 × 1,772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.14x = 7,217,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,472.28/2,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.66

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