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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.48, 4,161.46 and 2,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.48, 4,161.46 and 2,233.48 is: 3,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.48 : 4,161.46 = 2,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.48/4,161.46 = 2,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.48x = 4,161.46 × 2,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.48x = 9,294,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,537.68/3,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.23

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