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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.60, 3,339.72 and 1,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.60, 3,339.72 and 1,073.04 is: 1,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.60 : 3,339.72 = 1,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.60/3,339.72 = 1,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.60x = 3,339.72 × 1,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.60x = 3,583,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,653.15/2,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.75

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