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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.36, 2,915.16 and 1,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.36, 2,915.16 and 1,228.26 is: 1,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.36 : 2,915.16 = 1,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.36/2,915.16 = 1,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.36x = 2,915.16 × 1,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.36x = 3,580,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,574.42/2,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.06

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