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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.34, 3,339.78 and 912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.34, 3,339.78 and 912.02 is: 1,367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.34 : 3,339.78 = 912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.34/3,339.78 = 912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.34x = 3,339.78 × 912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.34x = 3,045,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,946.16/2,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.53

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