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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.59, 3,333.15 and 1,303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.59, 3,333.15 and 1,303.56 is: 1,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.59 : 3,333.15 = 1,303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.59/3,333.15 = 1,303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.59x = 3,333.15 × 1,303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.59x = 4,344,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,961.01/2,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.52

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