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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.88, 3,359.22 and 2,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.88, 3,359.22 and 2,227.68 is: 3,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.88 : 3,359.22 = 2,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.88/3,359.22 = 2,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.88x = 3,359.22 × 2,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.88x = 7,483,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,267.21/2,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.07

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