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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.91, 3,422.22 and 1,357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.91, 3,422.22 and 1,357.27 is: 2,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.91 : 3,422.22 = 1,357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.91/3,422.22 = 1,357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.91x = 3,422.22 × 1,357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.91x = 4,644,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,876.54/2,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.74

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