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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.28, 3,067.96 and 1,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.28, 3,067.96 and 1,228.40 is: 1,695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.28 : 3,067.96 = 1,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.28/3,067.96 = 1,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.28x = 3,067.96 × 1,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.28x = 3,768,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,682.06/2,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.10

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