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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.06, 3,401.57 and 1,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.06, 3,401.57 and 1,227.81 is: 1,842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.06 : 3,401.57 = 1,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.06/3,401.57 = 1,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.06x = 3,401.57 × 1,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.06x = 4,176,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,458.51/2,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.24

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