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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.02, 3,229.89 and 1,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.02, 3,229.89 and 1,228.02 is: 1,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.02 : 3,229.89 = 1,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.02/3,229.89 = 1,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.02x = 3,229.89 × 1,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.02x = 3,966,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,369.52/2,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.09

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