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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.04, 3,340.67 and 2,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.04, 3,340.67 and 2,150.28 is: 3,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.04 : 3,340.67 = 2,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.04/3,340.67 = 2,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.04x = 3,340.67 × 2,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.04x = 7,183,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,365.14/2,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.88

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