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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.28, 3,073.44 and 1,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.28, 3,073.44 and 1,283.24 is: 1,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.28 : 3,073.44 = 1,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.28/3,073.44 = 1,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.28x = 3,073.44 × 1,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.28x = 3,943,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,961.15/2,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.75

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