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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.99, 3,073.66 and 1,343.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.99, 3,073.66 and 1,343.29 is: 1,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.99 : 3,073.66 = 1,343.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.99/3,073.66 = 1,343.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.99x = 3,073.66 × 1,343.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.99x = 4,128,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,816.74/2,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.16

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