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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.02, 3,069.54 and 1,327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.02, 3,069.54 and 1,327.82 is: 1,832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.02 : 3,069.54 = 1,327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.02/3,069.54 = 1,327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.02x = 3,069.54 × 1,327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.02x = 4,075,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,796.60/2,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.63

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