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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.93, 3,073.57 and 1,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.93, 3,073.57 and 1,343.23 is: 1,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.93 : 3,073.57 = 1,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.93/3,073.57 = 1,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.93x = 3,073.57 × 1,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.93x = 4,128,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,511.43/2,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.07

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