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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.35, 3,073.41 and 1,330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.35, 3,073.41 and 1,330.82 is: 1,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.35 : 3,073.41 = 1,330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.35/3,073.41 = 1,330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.35x = 3,073.41 × 1,330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.35x = 4,090,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,151.65/2,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.33

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