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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.50, 3,344.44 and 1,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.50, 3,344.44 and 1,524.03 is: 2,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.50 : 3,344.44 = 1,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.50/3,344.44 = 1,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.50x = 3,344.44 × 1,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.50x = 5,097,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,027.85/2,228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.20

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