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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,110.78, 5,672.96 and 2,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,110.78, 5,672.96 and 2,247.74 is: 3,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,110.78 : 5,672.96 = 2,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,110.78/5,672.96 = 2,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,110.78x = 5,672.96 × 2,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,110.78x = 12,751,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751,339.11/4,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.93

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