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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.11, 3,337.37 and 1,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.11, 3,337.37 and 1,056.34 is: 1,582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.11 : 3,337.37 = 1,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.11/3,337.37 = 1,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.11x = 3,337.37 × 1,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.11x = 3,525,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,400.28/2,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.24

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