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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.06, 3,341.40 and 1,057.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.06, 3,341.40 and 1,057.42 is: 1,586.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.06 : 3,341.40 = 1,057.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.06/3,341.40 = 1,057.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.06x = 3,341.40 × 1,057.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.06x = 3,533,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,263.19/2,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.51

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