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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.22, 3,127.33 and 1,271.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.22, 3,127.33 and 1,271.47 is: 1,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.22 : 3,127.33 = 1,271.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.22/3,127.33 = 1,271.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.22x = 3,127.33 × 1,271.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.22x = 3,976,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,299.92/2,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.60

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