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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.60, 3,087.07 and 2,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.60, 3,087.07 and 2,196.28 is: 3,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.60 : 3,087.07 = 2,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.60/3,087.07 = 2,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.60x = 3,087.07 × 2,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.60x = 6,780,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,070.10/2,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.67

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