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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.46, 3,328.44 and 1,697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.46, 3,328.44 and 1,697.45 is: 2,536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.46 : 3,328.44 = 1,697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.46/3,328.44 = 1,697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.46x = 3,328.44 × 1,697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.46x = 5,649,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,649,843.84/2,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.46

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