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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.71, 4,439.03 and 2,272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.71, 4,439.03 and 2,272.58 is: 3,138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.71 : 4,439.03 = 2,272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.71/4,439.03 = 2,272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.71x = 4,439.03 × 2,272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.71x = 10,088,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,088,050.80/3,214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.09

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