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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.74, 4,801.55 and 2,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.74, 4,801.55 and 2,223.61 is: 3,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.74 : 4,801.55 = 2,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.74/4,801.55 = 2,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.74x = 4,801.55 × 2,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.74x = 10,676,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676,751.47/3,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.50

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