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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.89, 3,484.64 and 1,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.89, 3,484.64 and 1,227.29 is: 1,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.89 : 3,484.64 = 1,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.89/3,484.64 = 1,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.89x = 3,484.64 × 1,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.89x = 4,276,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,666.40/2,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.10

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