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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.06, 3,344.52 and 1,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.06, 3,344.52 and 1,254.44 is: 1,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.06 : 3,344.52 = 1,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.06/3,344.52 = 1,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.06x = 3,344.52 × 1,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.06x = 4,195,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,499.67/2,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.03

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