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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.22, 4,338.41 and 2,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.22, 4,338.41 and 2,203.25 is: 3,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.22 : 4,338.41 = 2,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.22/4,338.41 = 2,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.22x = 4,338.41 × 2,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.22x = 9,558,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,569.12/3,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.22

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