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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.68, 3,340.71 and 1,133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.68, 3,340.71 and 1,133.01 is: 1,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.68 : 3,340.71 = 1,133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.68/3,340.71 = 1,133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.68x = 3,340.71 × 1,133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.68x = 3,785,057.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,057.84/2,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.10

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