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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.88, 3,341.43 and 746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.88, 3,341.43 and 746.96 is: 1,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.88 : 3,341.43 = 746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.88/3,341.43 = 746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.88x = 3,341.43 × 746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.88x = 2,495,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,897.85/2,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.30

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