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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.15, 3,073.78 and 1,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.15, 3,073.78 and 1,342.77 is: 1,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.15 : 3,073.78 = 1,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.15/3,073.78 = 1,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.15x = 3,073.78 × 1,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.15x = 4,127,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,379.57/2,227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.21

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