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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.20, 3,340.80 and 2,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.20, 3,340.80 and 2,065.20 is: 3,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.20 : 3,340.80 = 2,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.20/3,340.80 = 2,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.20x = 3,340.80 × 2,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.20x = 6,899,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,420.16/2,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.80

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