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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.11, 3,126.60 and 1,427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.11, 3,126.60 and 1,427.22 is: 1,969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.11 : 3,126.60 = 1,427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.11/3,126.60 = 1,427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.11x = 3,126.60 × 1,427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.11x = 4,462,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,346.05/2,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.17

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