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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.38, 3,073.30 and 1,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.38, 3,073.30 and 1,670.16 is: 2,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.38 : 3,073.30 = 1,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.38/3,073.30 = 1,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.38x = 3,073.30 × 1,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.38x = 5,132,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,902.73/2,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.42

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