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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.24, 3,338.60 and 1,131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.24, 3,338.60 and 1,131.02 is: 1,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.24 : 3,338.60 = 1,131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.24/3,338.60 = 1,131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.24x = 3,338.60 × 1,131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.24x = 3,776,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,023.37/2,227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.38

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