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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.04, 3,343.20 and 912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.04, 3,343.20 and 912.75 is: 1,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.04 : 3,343.20 = 912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.04/3,343.20 = 912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.04x = 3,343.20 × 912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.04x = 3,051,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,505.80/2,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.59

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