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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.22, 4,727.68 and 2,541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.22, 4,727.68 and 2,541.22 is: 3,813.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.22 : 4,727.68 = 2,541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.22/4,727.68 = 2,541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.22x = 4,727.68 × 2,541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.22x = 12,014,074.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,014,074.97/3,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.73

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