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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.82, 4,287.33 and 2,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.82, 4,287.33 and 2,224.08 is: 3,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.82 : 4,287.33 = 2,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.82/4,287.33 = 2,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.82x = 4,287.33 × 2,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.82x = 9,535,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,535,364.91/3,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.22

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