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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.70, 4,292.38 and 2,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.70, 4,292.38 and 2,227.98 is: 3,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.70 : 4,292.38 = 2,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.70/4,292.38 = 2,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.70x = 4,292.38 × 2,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.70x = 9,563,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,563,336.79/3,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.37

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