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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.05, 3,342.60 and 1,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.05, 3,342.60 and 1,132.14 is: 1,699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.05 : 3,342.60 = 1,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.05/3,342.60 = 1,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.05x = 3,342.60 × 1,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.05x = 3,784,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,291.16/2,227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.24

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