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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.79, 3,075.01 and 1,441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.79, 3,075.01 and 1,441.89 is: 1,990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.79 : 3,075.01 = 1,441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.79/3,075.01 = 1,441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.79x = 3,075.01 × 1,441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.79x = 4,433,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,810.79/2,227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.23

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