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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.27, 3,346.97 and 1,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.27, 3,346.97 and 1,134.37 is: 1,703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.27 : 3,346.97 = 1,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.27/3,346.97 = 1,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.27x = 3,346.97 × 1,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.27x = 3,796,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,702.36/2,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.11

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