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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.16, 3,339.44 and 1,254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.16, 3,339.44 and 1,254.96 is: 1,880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.16 : 3,339.44 = 1,254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.16/3,339.44 = 1,254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.16x = 3,339.44 × 1,254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.16x = 4,190,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,863.62/2,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.86

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