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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.16, 3,074.10 and 1,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.16, 3,074.10 and 1,295.84 is: 1,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.16 : 3,074.10 = 1,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.16/3,074.10 = 1,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.16x = 3,074.10 × 1,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.16x = 3,983,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,541.74/2,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.62

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