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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.11, 3,342.77 and 930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.11, 3,342.77 and 930.49 is: 1,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.11 : 3,342.77 = 930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.11/3,342.77 = 930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.11x = 3,342.77 × 930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.11x = 3,110,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,404.54/2,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.98

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