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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.31, 4,748.61 and 2,247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.31, 4,748.61 and 2,247.21 is: 3,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.31 : 4,748.61 = 2,247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.31/4,748.61 = 2,247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.31x = 4,748.61 × 2,247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.31x = 10,671,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671,123.88/3,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.09

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