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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.29, 3,072.37 and 1,441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.29, 3,072.37 and 1,441.33 is: 1,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.29 : 3,072.37 = 1,441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.29/3,072.37 = 1,441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.29x = 3,072.37 × 1,441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.29x = 4,428,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,299.05/2,227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.20

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