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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.32, 3,073.92 and 1,666.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.32, 3,073.92 and 1,666.83 is: 2,300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.32 : 3,073.92 = 1,666.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.32/3,073.92 = 1,666.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.32x = 3,073.92 × 1,666.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.32x = 5,123,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,702.07/2,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.39

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