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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.06, 3,406.73 and 1,227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.06, 3,406.73 and 1,227.83 is: 1,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.06 : 3,406.73 = 1,227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.06/3,406.73 = 1,227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.06x = 3,406.73 × 1,227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.06x = 4,182,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,862.12/2,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.06

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