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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.34, 3,340.34 and 930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.34, 3,340.34 and 930.18 is: 1,394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.34 : 3,340.34 = 930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.34/3,340.34 = 930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.34x = 3,340.34 × 930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.34x = 3,107,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,117.46/2,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.36

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