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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.77, 3,342.44 and 1,057.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.77, 3,342.44 and 1,057.71 is: 1,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.77 : 3,342.44 = 1,057.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.77/3,342.44 = 1,057.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.77x = 3,342.44 × 1,057.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.77x = 3,535,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,332.21/2,229.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.51

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