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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.27, 4,144.97 and 2,375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.27, 4,144.97 and 2,375.33 is: 3,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.27 : 4,144.97 = 2,375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.27/4,144.97 = 2,375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.27x = 4,144.97 × 2,375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.27x = 9,845,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,656.80/3,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.41

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