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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.32, 3,338.78 and 1,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.32, 3,338.78 and 1,055.25 is: 1,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.32 : 3,338.78 = 1,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.32/3,338.78 = 1,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.32x = 3,338.78 × 1,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.32x = 3,523,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,242.32/2,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.83

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