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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.44, 3,400.20 and 1,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.44, 3,400.20 and 1,227.48 is: 1,841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.44 : 3,400.20 = 1,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.44/3,400.20 = 1,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.44x = 3,400.20 × 1,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.44x = 4,173,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,677.50/2,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.51

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