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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.13, 3,342.15 and 911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.13, 3,342.15 and 911.86 is: 1,367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.13 : 3,342.15 = 911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.13/3,342.15 = 911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.13x = 3,342.15 × 911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.13x = 3,047,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,564.54/2,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.77

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