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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.02, 3,074.70 and 1,520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.02, 3,074.70 and 1,520.05 is: 2,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.02 : 3,074.70 = 1,520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.02/3,074.70 = 1,520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.02x = 3,074.70 × 1,520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.02x = 4,673,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,698.88/2,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.63

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