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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.22, 3,326.28 and 2,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.22, 3,326.28 and 2,151.27 is: 3,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.22 : 3,326.28 = 2,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.22/3,326.28 = 2,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.22x = 3,326.28 × 2,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.22x = 7,155,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155,726.38/2,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.41

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