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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.20, 3,074.08 and 1,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.20, 3,074.08 and 1,283.32 is: 1,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.20 : 3,074.08 = 1,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.20/3,074.08 = 1,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.20x = 3,074.08 × 1,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.20x = 3,945,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,028.35/2,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.50

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