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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.91, 4,571.46 and 2,225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.91, 4,571.46 and 2,225.34 is: 3,334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.91 : 4,571.46 = 2,225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.91/4,571.46 = 2,225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.91x = 4,571.46 × 2,225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.91x = 10,173,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,052.80/3,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.43

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