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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.16, 3,359.16 and 2,109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.16, 3,359.16 and 2,109.09 is: 3,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.16 : 3,359.16 = 2,109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.16/3,359.16 = 2,109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.16x = 3,359.16 × 2,109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.16x = 7,084,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,770.76/2,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.65

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