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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.66, 3,075.33 and 2,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.66, 3,075.33 and 2,080.42 is: 2,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.66 : 3,075.33 = 2,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.66/3,075.33 = 2,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.66x = 3,075.33 × 2,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.66x = 6,397,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397,978.04/2,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.06

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