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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.95, 3,338.28 and 1,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.95, 3,338.28 and 1,577.52 is: 2,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.95 : 3,338.28 = 1,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.95/3,338.28 = 1,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.95x = 3,338.28 × 1,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.95x = 5,266,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266,203.47/2,227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.70

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