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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.28, 3,343.54 and 1,352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.28, 3,343.54 and 1,352.86 is: 2,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.28 : 3,343.54 = 1,352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.28/3,343.54 = 1,352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.28x = 3,343.54 × 1,352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.28x = 4,523,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,341.52/2,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.97

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