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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.98, 3,073.66 and 1,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.98, 3,073.66 and 1,343.28 is: 1,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.98 : 3,073.66 = 1,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.98/3,073.66 = 1,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.98x = 3,073.66 × 1,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.98x = 4,128,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,786.00/2,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.15

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