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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.62, 4,720.69 and 2,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.62, 4,720.69 and 2,224.28 is: 3,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.62 : 4,720.69 = 2,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.62/4,720.69 = 2,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.62x = 4,720.69 × 2,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.62x = 10,500,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,136.35/3,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.72

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