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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.52, 3,336.36 and 2,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.52, 3,336.36 and 2,183.20 is: 3,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.52 : 3,336.36 = 2,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.52/3,336.36 = 2,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.52x = 3,336.36 × 2,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.52x = 7,283,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,283,941.15/2,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.98

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