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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.40, 3,334.70 and 1,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.40, 3,334.70 and 1,363.40 is: 2,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.40 : 3,334.70 = 1,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.40/3,334.70 = 1,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.40x = 3,334.70 × 1,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.40x = 4,546,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,529.98/2,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.18

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