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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.41, 3,336.80 and 1,199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.41, 3,336.80 and 1,199.25 is: 1,796.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.41 : 3,336.80 = 1,199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.41/3,336.80 = 1,199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.41x = 3,336.80 × 1,199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.41x = 4,001,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,651.40/2,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.55

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