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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.08, 4,706.40 and 2,214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.08, 4,706.40 and 2,214.45 is: 3,322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.08 : 4,706.40 = 2,214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.08/4,706.40 = 2,214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.08x = 4,706.40 × 2,214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.08x = 10,422,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,422,087.48/3,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.23

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