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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.47, 3,382.37 and 2,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.47, 3,382.37 and 2,229.88 is: 3,326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.47 : 3,382.37 = 2,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.47/3,382.37 = 2,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.47x = 3,382.37 × 2,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.47x = 7,542,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,279.22/2,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.30

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