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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.24, 3,344.10 and 1,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.24, 3,344.10 and 1,767 is: 2,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.24 : 3,344.10 = 1,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.24/3,344.10 = 1,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.24x = 3,344.10 × 1,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.24x = 5,909,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,024.70/2,229.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.69

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