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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.11, 3,075.14 and 1,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.11, 3,075.14 and 1,344.04 is: 1,854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.11 : 3,075.14 = 1,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.11/3,075.14 = 1,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.11x = 3,075.14 × 1,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.11x = 4,133,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,106.84/2,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.99

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