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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.23, 3,073.41 and 1,282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.23, 3,073.41 and 1,282.97 is: 1,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.23 : 3,073.41 = 1,282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.23/3,073.41 = 1,282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.23x = 3,073.41 × 1,282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.23x = 3,943,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,100.51/2,227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.41

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