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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.09, 3,228.05 and 1,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.09, 3,228.05 and 1,227.74 is: 1,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.09 : 3,228.05 = 1,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.09/3,228.05 = 1,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.09x = 3,228.05 × 1,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.09x = 3,963,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,183.83/2,154.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.84

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