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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.04, 3,337.76 and 1,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.04, 3,337.76 and 1,131.68 is: 1,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.04 : 3,337.76 = 1,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.04/3,337.76 = 1,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.04x = 3,337.76 × 1,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.04x = 3,777,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,276.24/2,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.10

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