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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.48, 3,075.12 and 1,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.48, 3,075.12 and 1,284.24 is: 1,772.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.48 : 3,075.12 = 1,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.48/3,075.12 = 1,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.48x = 3,075.12 × 1,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.48x = 3,949,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,192.11/2,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.15

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