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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.38, 3,336.21 and 1,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.38, 3,336.21 and 1,359.06 is: 2,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.38 : 3,336.21 = 1,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.38/3,336.21 = 1,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.38x = 3,336.21 × 1,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.38x = 4,534,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,109.56/2,227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.62

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