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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.66, 4,716.27 and 2,221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.66, 4,716.27 and 2,221.02 is: 3,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.66 : 4,716.27 = 2,221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.66/4,716.27 = 2,221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.66x = 4,716.27 × 2,221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.66x = 10,474,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,930.00/3,143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.09

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