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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.08, 3,227.70 and 1,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.08, 3,227.70 and 1,335.80 is: 1,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.08 : 3,227.70 = 1,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.08/3,227.70 = 1,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.08x = 3,227.70 × 1,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.08x = 4,311,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,561.66/2,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.80

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