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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,147.66, 4,339.52 and 2,202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,147.66, 4,339.52 and 2,202.18 is: 3,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,147.66 : 4,339.52 = 2,202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,147.66/4,339.52 = 2,202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,147.66x = 4,339.52 × 2,202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,147.66x = 9,556,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,556,404.15/3,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.03

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