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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.08, 4,847.40 and 2,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.08, 4,847.40 and 2,272.08 is: 3,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.08 : 4,847.40 = 2,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.08/4,847.40 = 2,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.08x = 4,847.40 × 2,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.08x = 11,013,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,013,680.59/3,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.16

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