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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.97, 3,342.74 and 995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.97, 3,342.74 and 995.27 is: 1,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.97 : 3,342.74 = 995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.97/3,342.74 = 995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.97x = 3,342.74 × 995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.97x = 3,326,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,907.15/2,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.25

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