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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.27, 3,402.35 and 1,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.27, 3,402.35 and 1,227.99 is: 1,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.27 : 3,402.35 = 1,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.27/3,402.35 = 1,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.27x = 3,402.35 × 1,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.27x = 4,178,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,069.91/2,267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.77

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