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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.65, 4,753.27 and 2,243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.65, 4,753.27 and 2,243.29 is: 3,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.65 : 4,753.27 = 2,243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.65/4,753.27 = 2,243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.65x = 4,753.27 × 2,243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.65x = 10,662,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,662,963.06/3,170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.02

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