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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.81, 4,727.50 and 2,224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.81, 4,727.50 and 2,224.37 is: 3,337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.81 : 4,727.50 = 2,224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.81/4,727.50 = 2,224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.81x = 4,727.50 × 2,224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.81x = 10,515,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,515,709.18/3,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.46

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