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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.22, 3,401.50 and 1,782.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.22, 3,401.50 and 1,782.22 is: 2,672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.22 : 3,401.50 = 1,782.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.22/3,401.50 = 1,782.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.22x = 3,401.50 × 1,782.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.22x = 6,062,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,221.33/2,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.68

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