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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.02, 3,340.54 and 2,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.02, 3,340.54 and 2,091.70 is: 3,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.02 : 3,340.54 = 2,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.02/3,340.54 = 2,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.02x = 3,340.54 × 2,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.02x = 6,987,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,397.06/2,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.55

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