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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,557.12, 4,911.25 and 2,301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,557.12, 4,911.25 and 2,301.22 is: 3,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,557.12 : 4,911.25 = 2,301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,557.12/4,911.25 = 2,301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,557.12x = 4,911.25 × 2,301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,557.12x = 11,301,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,301,866.73/3,557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.25

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