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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.59, 3,067.70 and 1,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.59, 3,067.70 and 1,727.04 is: 2,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.59 : 3,067.70 = 1,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.59/3,067.70 = 1,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.59x = 3,067.70 × 1,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.59x = 5,298,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,040.61/2,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.58

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