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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.54, 3,400.79 and 1,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.54, 3,400.79 and 1,227.27 is: 1,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.54 : 3,400.79 = 1,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.54/3,400.79 = 1,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.54x = 3,400.79 × 1,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.54x = 4,173,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,681.41/2,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.43

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