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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.24, 3,143.22 and 1,227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.24, 3,143.22 and 1,227.16 is: 1,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.24 : 3,143.22 = 1,227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.24/3,143.22 = 1,227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.24x = 3,143.22 × 1,227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.24x = 3,857,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,233.86/2,092.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.59

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