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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.13, 3,342.20 and 928.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.13, 3,342.20 and 928.89 is: 1,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.13 : 3,342.20 = 928.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.13/3,342.20 = 928.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.13x = 3,342.20 × 928.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.13x = 3,104,531.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,531.51/2,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.34

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