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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.69, 3,075.44 and 1,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.69, 3,075.44 and 1,667.96 is: 2,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.69 : 3,075.44 = 1,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.69/3,075.44 = 1,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.69x = 3,075.44 × 1,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.69x = 5,129,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,687.19/2,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.70

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