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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.39, 3,072.41 and 1,754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.39, 3,072.41 and 1,754.79 is: 2,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.39 : 3,072.41 = 1,754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.39/3,072.41 = 1,754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.39x = 3,072.41 × 1,754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.39x = 5,391,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,391,425.57/2,227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.52

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