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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.24, 3,067.50 and 2,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.24, 3,067.50 and 2,091.16 is: 2,880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.24 : 3,067.50 = 2,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.24/3,067.50 = 2,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.24x = 3,067.50 × 2,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.24x = 6,414,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,633.30/2,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.08

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