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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.95, 3,074.57 and 1,343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.95, 3,074.57 and 1,343.81 is: 1,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.95 : 3,074.57 = 1,343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.95/3,074.57 = 1,343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.95x = 3,074.57 × 1,343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.95x = 4,131,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,615.82/2,227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.45

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