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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.22, 4,202.69 and 2,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.22, 4,202.69 and 2,373.71 is: 3,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.22 : 4,202.69 = 2,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.22/4,202.69 = 2,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.22x = 4,202.69 × 2,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.22x = 9,975,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975,934.40/3,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.78

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