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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.19, 3,346.83 and 1,187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.19, 3,346.83 and 1,187.91 is: 1,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.19 : 3,346.83 = 1,187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.19/3,346.83 = 1,187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.19x = 3,346.83 × 1,187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.19x = 3,975,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,732.83/2,227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.09

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