Aspect Ratio Discrepancy in Adobe Illustrator

Hello Illustrator Community,

I hope you're all doing well. I've encountered a puzzling issue in Adobe Illustrator and thought I'd reach out to this knowledgeable community for insights. When I set the aspect ratio for a project within Illustrator, I've noticed that the actual aspect ratio appears different when the file is saved.

I've been meticulous in adjusting the aspect ratio to align with my design specifications within the Illustrator workspace, but there seems to be a discrepancy upon saving the file. I'm curious to understand if anyone else has experienced a similar issue and if there are any recommended solutions or best practices to ensure the intended aspect ratio is maintained during the saving process.

Your collective expertise is highly valued, and any guidance or tips you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone found effective workarounds or specific settings to address this aspect ratio inconsistency in Adobe Illustrator?

Thank you all in advance for your time and insights. Looking forward to learning from the community's experiences!

Best regards,

harryam