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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.02, 3,073.31 and 1,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.02, 3,073.31 and 1,295.52 is: 1,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.02 : 3,073.31 = 1,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.02/3,073.31 = 1,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.02x = 3,073.31 × 1,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.02x = 3,981,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,534.57/2,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.83

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