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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.43, 4,377.58 and 2,227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.43, 4,377.58 and 2,227.45 is: 3,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.43 : 4,377.58 = 2,227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.43/4,377.58 = 2,227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.43x = 4,377.58 × 2,227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.43x = 9,750,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,750,840.57/3,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.59

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