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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.38, 3,073.68 and 1,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.38, 3,073.68 and 1,431.88 is: 1,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.38 : 3,073.68 = 1,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.38/3,073.68 = 1,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.38x = 3,073.68 × 1,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.38x = 4,401,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,140.92/2,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.04

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