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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.76, 3,339.64 and 1,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.76, 3,339.64 and 1,131.56 is: 1,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.76 : 3,339.64 = 1,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.76/3,339.64 = 1,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.76x = 3,339.64 × 1,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.76x = 3,779,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,003.04/2,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.32

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