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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.59, 3,325.50 and 2,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.59, 3,325.50 and 2,079.36 is: 3,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.59 : 3,325.50 = 2,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.59/3,325.50 = 2,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.59x = 3,325.50 × 2,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.59x = 6,914,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,911.68/2,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.21

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