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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.18, 3,074.41 and 1,343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.18, 3,074.41 and 1,343.96 is: 1,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.18 : 3,074.41 = 1,343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.18/3,074.41 = 1,343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.18x = 3,074.41 × 1,343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.18x = 4,131,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,888.39/2,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.38

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