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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.50, 4,754.03 and 2,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.50, 4,754.03 and 2,247.86 is: 3,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.50 : 4,754.03 = 2,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.50/4,754.03 = 2,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.50x = 4,754.03 × 2,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.50x = 10,686,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,686,393.88/3,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.57

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