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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.70, 4,571.91 and 2,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.70, 4,571.91 and 2,747.22 is: 4,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.70 : 4,571.91 = 2,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.70/4,571.91 = 2,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.70x = 4,571.91 × 2,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.70x = 12,560,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,042.59/3,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.10

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