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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.32, 3,088.12 and 2,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.32, 3,088.12 and 2,197 is: 3,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.32 : 3,088.12 = 2,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.32/3,088.12 = 2,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.32x = 3,088.12 × 2,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.32x = 6,784,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,599.64/2,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.72

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