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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.62, 3,054.16 and 2,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.62, 3,054.16 and 2,188.10 is: 2,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.62 : 3,054.16 = 2,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.62/3,054.16 = 2,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.62x = 3,054.16 × 2,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.62x = 6,682,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,807.50/2,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.98

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