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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.02, 3,337.77 and 1,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.02, 3,337.77 and 1,350.79 is: 2,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.02 : 3,337.77 = 1,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.02/3,337.77 = 1,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.02x = 3,337.77 × 1,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.02x = 4,508,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,626.34/2,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.60

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