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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.93, 3,335.72 and 1,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.93, 3,335.72 and 1,126.89 is: 1,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.93 : 3,335.72 = 1,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.93/3,335.72 = 1,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.93x = 3,335.72 × 1,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.93x = 3,758,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,983.88/2,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.21

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