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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.26, 3,344.43 and 1,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.26, 3,344.43 and 1,133.38 is: 1,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.26 : 3,344.43 = 1,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.26/3,344.43 = 1,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.26x = 3,344.43 × 1,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.26x = 3,790,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,510.07/2,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.11

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