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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.22, 4,727.16 and 2,981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.22, 4,727.16 and 2,981.32 is: 4,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.22 : 4,727.16 = 2,981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.22/4,727.16 = 2,981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.22x = 4,727.16 × 2,981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.22x = 14,093,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,176.65/3,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.71

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