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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.97, 3,072.93 and 1,875.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.97, 3,072.93 and 1,875.77 is: 2,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.97 : 3,072.93 = 1,875.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.97/3,072.93 = 1,875.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.97x = 3,072.93 × 1,875.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.97x = 5,764,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,094.54/2,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.16

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