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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.65, 4,754.77 and 2,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.65, 4,754.77 and 2,244.29 is: 3,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.65 : 4,754.77 = 2,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.65/4,754.77 = 2,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.65x = 4,754.77 × 2,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.65x = 10,671,082.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671,082.76/3,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.52

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